Summary:
The Farmington Municipal Schools district in New Mexico comprises 20 schools, including 12 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 4 high schools, and 2 preschool academies. The schools serve a diverse student population, with a significant Native American representation, and vary widely in their academic performance and student demographics.
Among the standout schools in the district, Country Club Elementary and Mesa Verde Elementary rank among the top 100 elementary schools in the state, with 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger. These schools have relatively low percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a more affluent student population. In contrast, several schools in the district have 100% of their students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, highlighting the significant economic need in the area.
At the high school level, San Juan College High School stands out as the top-ranked school in the district, ranking 2nd out of 170 New Mexico high schools and receiving a 5-star rating. This school has a diverse student population and the lowest percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients among the high schools. Meanwhile, Rocinante High has the lowest student-teacher ratio among the district's high schools, which could be a strength in providing more personalized attention to students.
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