For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 561 students in Dulce School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Dulce School District have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
3 Schools
926 Schools
# Students
561 Students
318,116 Students
# Teachers
57 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dulce School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 143 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 55% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#144 out of 144 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)12%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)20-29%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.56
% American Indian
86%
12%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
11%
62%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
n/a
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,401 is higher than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,872 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$33,401
$14,756
Spending / Student
$19,872
$14,121
Best Dulce School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dulce High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
113 Hawk Dr
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3353
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3353
Grades: 9-12
| 166 students
Rank: #22.
Dulce Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
113 Hawks Dr
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3225
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3225
Grades: 6-8
| 130 students
Rank: #33.
Dulce Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Mundo Dr
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3353
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3353
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dulce School District?
Dulce School District manages 3 public schools serving 561 students.
What is the rank of Dulce School District?
Dulce School District is ranked #142 out of 143 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Dulce School District?
86% of Dulce School District students are American Indian, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dulce School District?
Dulce School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Dulce School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,872 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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