Roswell Independent Schools 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 2024-25 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 9,701 students in Roswell 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 Roswell Independent Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Roswell 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 67% has decreased from 69% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.56
# American Indian Students
39 Students
38,638 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
12%
# Asian Students
73 Students
3,921 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
7,066 Students
200,386 Students
% Hispanic Students
73%
62%
# Black Students
236 Students
5,610 Students
% Black Students
3%
2%
# White Students
2,249 Students
65,976 Students
% White Students
23%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
14 Students
381 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
24 Students
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:
423
10,018
# Students in K Grade:
636
21,367
# Students in 1st Grade:
676
22,728
# Students in 2nd Grade:
654
22,109
# Students in 3rd Grade:
660
22,786
# Students in 4th Grade:
721
23,205
# Students in 5th Grade:
696
23,428
# Students in 6th Grade:
730
23,673
# Students in 7th Grade:
753
24,196
# Students in 8th Grade:
815
25,664
# Students in 9th Grade:
810
30,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
819
27,623
# Students in 11th Grade:
651
22,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
657
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 $14,278 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,560. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,382 is less than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Roswell Independent Schools School District?
Roswell Independent Schools School District manages 22 public schools serving 9,701 students.
What is the rank of Roswell Independent Schools School District?
Roswell Independent Schools School District is ranked #77 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 Roswell Independent Schools School District?
73% of Roswell Independent Schools School District students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Roswell Independent Schools School District?
Roswell Independent Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 15:1.
What is Roswell Independent Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,382 is less than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 22 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 9,701 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 77%
Graduation Rate
: 67% (Btm 50% in NM)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 22% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
