LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

Lovington Municipal Schools serves 3,417 students across 10 schools in Lea County, New Mexico. The district experienced a slight enrollment decline of 1.2% from the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 16.8:1 supported by 203 teachers.

Academically, the district shows mixed performance relative to state benchmarks. Math proficiency stands at 18.0%, notably below the state average of 25.3%, while reading proficiency at 37.3% also trails the state average of 46.3%. However, the graduation rate of 87.8% exceeds the state average of 79.3%, indicating stronger completion outcomes than typical for New Mexico.

The student population reflects significant demographic diversity and challenges. Hispanic students comprise 82.0% of enrollment, while 31.6% are English learners and 22.6% receive special education services. Approximately 20.4% qualify as economically disadvantaged.

Financially, Lovington Municipal Schools operates with a total budget of $49.9 million but receives below-average per-pupil spending of $6,582 compared to the state average of $7,968. Revenue sources show heavy reliance on state funding at 75.9%, with 14.5% from local sources and 9.6% from federal sources. This funding structure and spending level may influence resource availability across the district's academic and support programs.