Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 5,037 students in Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Central School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 144 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has increased from 63% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.56
# American Indian Students
4,359 Students
38,282 Students
% American Indian Students
86%
12%
# Asian Students
29 Students
3,886 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
290 Students
198,720 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
63%
# Black Students
10 Students
5,580 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
205 Students
64,638 Students
% White Students
4%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
396 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
143 Students
7,350 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
2%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
162
10,550
# Students in K Grade:
264
20,432
# Students in 1st Grade:
318
21,626
# Students in 2nd Grade:
300
22,840
# Students in 3rd Grade:
352
22,147
# Students in 4th Grade:
364
22,719
# Students in 5th Grade:
362
23,267
# Students in 6th Grade:
366
23,365
# Students in 7th Grade:
420
23,755
# Students in 8th Grade:
416
24,354
# Students in 9th Grade:
526
29,625
# Students in 10th Grade:
482
27,491
# Students in 11th Grade:
364
24,570
# Students in 12th Grade:
341
22,111
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,039 is higher than the state median of $14,547. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,226 is higher than the state median of $13,920. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Central School District?
Central School District manages 17 public schools serving 5,037 students.
What is the rank of Central School District?
Central School District is ranked #132 out of 144 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Central School District?
86% of Central School District students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Central School District?
Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,226 is higher than the state median of $13,920. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 17 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 5,037 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Graduation Rate
: 70% (Btm 50% in NM)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
