HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS serves approximately 10,180 students across 18 schools in Lea County, New Mexico. The district experienced 4.2% enrollment growth in the prior year and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17.2:1 with 592 teachers on staff.

Academically, the district shows mixed performance relative to state benchmarks. Math proficiency stands at 23.2%, slightly below the state average of 25.3%, while reading proficiency of 40.1% trails the state average of 46.3% by approximately 6 percentage points. The graduation rate of 85.9%, however, exceeds the state average of 79.3% by nearly 7 percentage points.

The student population reflects significant diversity and socioeconomic complexity. Hispanic students comprise 75.9% of enrollment, while Asian students represent 50.0% of the population, indicating potential demographic concentration. The district serves 38.4% economically disadvantaged students, 22.4% English learners, and 16.1% students with disabilities.

Financially, the district operates with per-pupil spending of $6,569, below the state average of $7,968. The total budget of $138.7 million derives primarily from state funding (68.8%), supplemented by local revenue (21.6%) and federal funds (9.5%). This funding structure and lower per-pupil expenditure may influence resource allocation across the district's instructional and operational programs.