New mexico schools

New Mexico has a total of 89 school districts, with a total of 864 schools. Here are some key facts about education in New Mexico:

Public Schools:

• New Mexico has a total of 864 public schools, including elementary, middle, and high schools.
• The state has a student-teacher ratio of 14:1, which is slightly higher than the national average.
• The majority of public schools in New Mexico are operated by local school districts, with some also being operated by the state or federal government.

Higher Education:

• New Mexico has a total of 29 colleges and universities, including public and private institutions.
• The University of New Mexico (UNM) is the largest public university in the state, with a main campus in Albuquerque and several satellite campuses throughout the state.
• New Mexico State University (NMSU) is another large public university in the state, with a main campus in Las Cruces and several satellite campuses throughout the state.

School Districts:

• New Mexico has a total of 89 school districts, which are responsible for operating public schools in their respective areas.
• Some of the largest school districts in New Mexico include:
  • Albuquerque Public Schools (APS): serves over 80,000 students in Albuquerque and surrounding areas.
  • Las Cruces Public Schools (LCPS): serves over 25,000 students in Las Cruces and surrounding areas.
  • Santa Fe Public Schools (SFPS): serves over 9,000 students in Santa Fe and surrounding areas.

Education Statistics:

• According to the National Center for Education Statistics, in 2019-2020, New Mexico had a high school graduation rate of 74.1%, which is slightly lower than the national average.
• In 2019-2020, New Mexico had a student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1, which is slightly higher than the national average.
• According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), in 2019, New Mexico students scored below the national average in reading and mathematics at the 4th and 8th grade levels.

Challenges:

• New Mexico faces several challenges in its education system, including:
  • Low graduation rates: New Mexico has one of the lowest high school graduation rates in the country.
  • Limited access to early childhood education: Many children in New Mexico do not have access to high-quality early childhood education programs.
  • Limited access to advanced courses: Many students in New Mexico do not have access to advanced courses, such as Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) classes.

Innovations:

• New Mexico is also home to several innovative education initiatives, including:
  • The New Mexico Public Education Department's (PED) "New Mexico Ready" initiative, which aims to improve student outcomes by providing additional support to students who are struggling.
  • The "Early Childhood Education and Care" initiative, which aims to provide high-quality early childhood education programs to all children in the state.
  • The "STEM Education" initiative, which aims to improve student outcomes in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.