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FARMINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

New Mexico · Public School District
20
Schools
11,201
Students
$12,424
Per-Pupil Spend
-13% nat'l
67.2%
Free Lunch Rate
+15pp vs nat'l
84.5%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

FARMINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS is a public school district in New Mexico serving 11,201 students across 20 schools. It includes 10 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 84.5% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,424 is below the national average for a US public school district. 67% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (20)
Elementary Schools10 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ANIMAS ELEMENTARYKG–05361
APACHE ELEMENTARYKG–05452
BLUFFVIEW ELEMENTARYKG–05371
COUNTRY CLUB ELEMENTARYKG–05525
ESPERANZA ELEMENTARYKG–05507
LADERA DEL NORTE ELEMENTARYKG–05543
MCCORMICK ELEMENTARYKG–05411
MCKINLEY ELEMENTARYKG–05476
MESA VERDE ELEMENTARYKG–05435
NORTHEAST ELEMENTARYKG–06522
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08718
HERMOSA MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08622
MESA VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08488
TIBBETTS MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08683
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
FARMINGTON HIGH09–121,824
PIEDRA VISTA HIGH09–121,578
ROCINANTE HIGH06–12179
SAN JUAN COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL09–12284
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
FARMINGTON PRESCHOOL ACADEMY EASTPK–PK70
FARMINGTON PRESCHOOL ACADEMY WESTPK–PK152
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,424-13% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
70%
13%
State
69.5%
Local (property tax)
12.9%
Federal
17.6%

State funding accounts for 70% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
20
Schools
11,201
Students
67%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate84.5%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateNew Mexico →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 20 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
67% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in FARMINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS?
FARMINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS has 20 public schools, serving a total of 11,201 students.
What is the graduation rate for FARMINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 84.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does FARMINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS spend per student?
FARMINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS spends $12,424 per pupil — 13% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in FARMINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS?
67% of students in FARMINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in FARMINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS?
No, FARMINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does FARMINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS serve?
FARMINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for FARMINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in FARMINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS is 38/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.