Aztec School District

1118 West Aztec Blvd
Aztec, NM 87410
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

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 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,684 students in Aztec School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in New Mexico.
Public Elementary Schools in Aztec School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
7 Schools
663 Schools
# Students
2,448 Students
206,128 Students
# Teachers
158 Teachers
16,039 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.
This School District
State Average (NM)
#65 out of 141 school districts
(Top 50%)
19%
24%
38%
34%
30%
33%
(20-21)
73%
66%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.57
% American Indian
15%
12%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
37%
62%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
41%
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,261 is higher than the state median of $15,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,688 is higher than the state median of $14,450. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NM)
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,261
$15,100
Spending / Student
$14,688
$14,450

Best Aztec School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mosaic Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
721 South Main Street
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Gr: K-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Lydia Rippey Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
401 Rio Pecos Rd
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Gr: PK-3 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Park Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
507 South Park Ave
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Gr: 4-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Mccoy Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
901 North Mccoy Ave
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Gr: PK-3 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
C.v. Koogler Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
455 North Light Plant Rd
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Gr: 6-8 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,448 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : 73% (Btm 50% in NM)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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