Artesia

The Artesia school district in New Mexico consists of 9 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the district as a whole is ranked 39th out of 119 districts in the state, several individual schools within the district are standouts, outperforming the district and state averages in academic achievement.

The Artesia Zia Intermediate middle school and Yeso Elementary are two of the highest-performing schools in the area, ranking in the top 25% of New Mexico schools and exceeding state and district averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency. Additionally, Hermosa Elementary and Central Elementary are also standout elementary schools, with 4-star ratings and above-average test scores.

In contrast, Artesia High School has lower proficiency rates than the state average in core subjects, suggesting a need to focus on improving academic outcomes at the high school level. The schools with the highest free/reduced lunch rates, such as Roselawn Elementary, also tend to have lower test scores, highlighting the potential impact of socioeconomic factors on student achievement. Overall, the Artesia school district presents a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, with several standout elementary and middle schools that could serve as models for improving academic success across the district.