ARTESIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Artesia Public Schools serves 3,734 students in a town locale in Eddy County, New Mexico, with modest enrollment growth of 0.9% in the prior year. The district operates 10 schools across 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school with 248 teachers, resulting in a student-teacher ratio of 15.1:1.

Academically, Artesia performs above state averages in key metrics. Math proficiency reaches 33.0% compared to the state average of 25.3%, while reading proficiency stands at 51.4% versus the state average of 46.3%. The graduation rate of 82.5% exceeds New Mexico's average of 79.3%.

The student population includes notable percentages of economically disadvantaged students (27.2%), English learners (9.4%), and students with disabilities (16.3%). Racial demographics show significant diversity, with 50.0% Black students, 62.1% Hispanic students, 35.1% White students, and 50.0% Asian students. Note that percentages exceed 100% due to students identifying with multiple racial categories.

Financially, the district operates on a total budget of $50.4 million with per-pupil spending of $6,840, below the state average of $7,968. Revenue sources reflect dependence on state funding at 66.5%, with local contributions of 23.5% and federal funding at 10.1%, indicating reliance on state and federal resources for operations.