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Springer Municipal Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 113 students in Springer Municipal Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Springer Municipal Schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
3 Schools
925 Schools
# Students
113 Students
318,096 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
22,018 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Springer Municipal Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 140 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#100 out of 141 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)11-19%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥80%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
12%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
88%
62%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
12%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,858 is higher than the state median of $14,757. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,956 is higher than the state median of $14,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,858
$14,757
Spending / Student
$29,956
$14,122
Best Springer Municipal Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Springer High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1401 8th St
Springer, NM 87747
(575) 483-3432
Springer, NM 87747
(575) 483-3432
Gr: 7-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Wilferth Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
311 Miranda
Springer, NM 87747
(575) 483-3485
Springer, NM 87747
(575) 483-3485
Gr: 3-6 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
311 Miranda
Springer, NM 87747
(575) 483-3485
Springer, NM 87747
(575) 483-3485
Gr: K-2 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Springer Municipal Schools?
Springer Municipal Schools manages 3 public schools serving 113 students.
What is the rank of Springer Municipal Schools?
Springer Municipal Schools is ranked #65 out of 140 school districts in New Mexico (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Springer Municipal Schools?
88% of Springer Municipal Schools students are Hispanic, and 12% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Springer Municipal Schools?
Springer Municipal Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Springer Municipal Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,956 is higher than the state median of $14,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
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