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Dulce School District

113 Hawks Dr
Dulce, NM 87528
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
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.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools in Dulce School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (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 140 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.
This School District
State Average (NM)
#136 out of 141 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
12%
24%
9%
34%
10-14%
33%
(20-21)
20-29%
66%

Students by Ethnicity:

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.
This School District
This State (NM)
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 ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dulce High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
113 Hawk Dr
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3353
Gr: 9-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #22.
Dulce Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Mundo Dr
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3353
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #33.
Dulce Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
113 Hawks Dr
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3225
Gr: 6-8 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1

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 #139 out of 140 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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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 561 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50% in NM)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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