Hobbs

The Hobbs school district in New Mexico consists of 17 schools, including 13 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district is ranked 74 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating there is room for improvement in academic performance.

Among the standout schools in the district are Mills Elementary, which ranks 79 out of 433 elementary schools in the state and has a 4-star rating. It boasts the highest proficiency rates in the district, with 51% of students proficient in English Language Arts and 49% proficient in Mathematics. Another high-performing school is Broadmoor Elementary, which ranks 94 out of 433 and also has a 4-star rating, with 46% proficiency in ELA and 42% in Math. Edison Elementary has seen significant improvement, moving from a 1-star rating to a 4-star rating, and Booker T. Washington Elementary has also made notable progress, moving from a 1-star to a 3-star rating.

However, the Hobbs school district as a whole faces significant challenges, with graduation rates at Hobbs High School below the state average and proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science generally lower than state averages. Additionally, all schools in the district have 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. While the data reveals disparities in academic performance, it also suggests that there are opportunities to learn from the district's high-performing schools and implement effective practices to drive improvement across the system.