Gadsden Independent Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 12,551 students in Gadsden Independent Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Gadsden Independent Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Gadsden Independent Schools 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 83% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.56
# American Indian Students
21 Students
38,638 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
12%
# Asian Students
5 Students
3,921 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
12,145 Students
200,386 Students
% Hispanic Students
97%
62%
# Black Students
40 Students
5,610 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
340 Students
65,976 Students
% White Students
3%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
381 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
7,507 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
2%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
574
10,018
# Students in K Grade:
808
21,367
# Students in 1st Grade:
867
22,728
# Students in 2nd Grade:
823
22,109
# Students in 3rd Grade:
850
22,786
# Students in 4th Grade:
883
23,205
# Students in 5th Grade:
879
23,428
# Students in 6th Grade:
923
23,673
# Students in 7th Grade:
915
24,196
# Students in 8th Grade:
979
25,664
# Students in 9th Grade:
976
30,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,026
27,623
# Students in 11th Grade:
992
22,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,056
21,970
# 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 $14,566 is higher than the state median of $14,560. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,931 is less than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Gadsden Independent Schools School District?
Gadsden Independent Schools School District manages 28 public schools serving 12,551 students.
What is the rank of Gadsden Independent Schools School District?
Gadsden Independent Schools School District is ranked #85 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gadsden Independent Schools School District?
97% of Gadsden Independent Schools School District students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gadsden Independent Schools School District?
Gadsden Independent Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 15:1.
What is Gadsden Independent Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,931 is less than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 28 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 12,551 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Graduation Rate
: 83% (Top 20% in NM)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
