BELEN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS

Belen Consolidated Schools serves 3,576 students across 11 schools in rural Valencia County, New Mexico. The district has experienced minimal enrollment change at 0.1% decline, indicating stable student populations. With 228 teachers, the district maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15.7:1, slightly below the state average.

Academic performance indicators show mixed results relative to state benchmarks. Math proficiency stands at 24.8%, marginally below the state average of 25.3%. Reading proficiency is 41.7% compared to the state average of 46.3%, representing a notable gap. The graduation rate of 65.7% falls substantially below New Mexico's average of 79.3%, indicating challenges in student completion.

The district serves a demographically diverse population with significant support needs. Economically disadvantaged students comprise 46.0% of enrollment, 14.5% are English learners, and 20.9% receive special education services. Racial demographics show 78.0% Hispanic students, 50.0% Black students, 50.0% Asian students, and 18.0% White students.

Financial constraints appear relevant to district operations. Per-pupil spending is $6,178, substantially below the state average of $7,968. The total budget of $55.5 million relies heavily on state funding at 73.5%, with federal funding at 14.3% and local revenue at 12.2%, reflecting limited local tax base capacity typical of rural districts.