Serving 166 students in grades 9-12, Texico High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 166 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 10% in NM)
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Texico High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Texico High School's student population of 166 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
166 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Texico High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70-74%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
49%
62%
Black
3%
2%
White
46%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Texico High School often compared to?
Texico High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grady High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Texico High School?
The graduation rate of Texico High School is 90%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Texico High School?
166 students attend Texico High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Texico High School students are Hispanic, 46% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Texico High School?
Texico High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Texico High School offer ?
Texico High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Texico High School part of?
Texico High School is part of Texico Municipal Schools School District.
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