Top Rankings
Roy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 75 students in Roy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Roy School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% 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
2 Schools
926 Schools
# Students
75 Students
318,116 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Roy School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 140 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#7 out of 141 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Graduation Rate
(12-13)≥50%
70%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.56
% American Indian
1%
12%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
70%
62%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
24%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,773 is higher than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has declined by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,773 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has declined by 30% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,773
$14,756
Spending / Student
$24,773
$14,121
Best Roy School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Roy Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5th St And Roosevelt St
Roy, NM 87743
(575) 485-2242
Roy, NM 87743
(575) 485-2242
Grades: PK-6
| 39 students
Rank: #22.
Roy High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5th St And Roosevelt St
Roy, NM 87743
(575) 485-2242
Roy, NM 87743
(575) 485-2242
Grades: 7-12
| 36 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Roy School District?
Roy School District manages 2 public schools serving 75 students.
What is the rank of Roy School District?
Roy School District is ranked #6 out of 140 school districts in New Mexico (top 5%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Roy School District?
70% of Roy School District students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Roy School District?
Roy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Roy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,773 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has declined by 30% over four school years.
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