Top Rankings
Aztec School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,522 students in Aztec 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 Aztec School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
7 Schools
925 Schools
# Students
2,522 Students
318,116 Students
# Teachers
163 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Aztec School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 140 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 66% has decreased from 68% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#65 out of 141 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)73%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.56
% American Indian
16%
12%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
36%
62%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
44%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,814 is higher than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,257 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,814
$14,756
Spending / Student
$14,257
$14,121
Best Aztec School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mosaic Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
721 South Main Street
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Gr: K-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Lydia Rippey Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Rio Pecos Rd
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Gr: PK-3 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Vista Nueva High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
315 South Ash
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Park Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
507 South Park Ave
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Gr: 4-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Mccoy Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 North Mccoy Ave
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Gr: PK-3 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
C.v. Koogler Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
455 North Light Plant Rd
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Gr: 6-8 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #77.
Aztec High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 East Chaco
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Gr: 9-12 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Aztec School District?
Aztec School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,522 students.
What is the rank of Aztec School District?
Aztec School District is ranked #75 out of 140 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Aztec School District?
44% of Aztec School District students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Aztec School District?
Aztec School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Aztec School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,257 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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