C−
Gadsden Independent Schools
Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 2 towns
Serves Sunland Park and Anthony.
Students
11,739
Schools
26
Spent per student
$19,867
NM $17,681
Students per teacher
13:1
Free or reduced lunch
100%
Debt
$51.1M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about Gadsden Independent Schools
- School Grade C−: better than 24% of New Mexico districts
- Reading / language arts 24 pts below the state
- Spends 12% more per student than the NM average
- 13 students per teacher
- Debt of $51.1M, about $4,353 per student
Where would my kid go?
The school path for San Miguel.
PK–6North Valley ElementaryThis district
7–83 middle schoolsThis district
9–124 high schoolsThis district
Test scores vs. NM
2020–21Math proficiency20%
State average 23.4%
Reading / language arts34%
State average 58.4%
Graduation rate (4-year)82%
State average 77.2%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$19,867 per student · 12% above NM
Spending
Classroom instruction 53%Support & administration 42%Other 5%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 9%State 65%Federal 26%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
12,340’20
12,120’21
12,091’22
12,130’23
11,739’24
Down 4.9% since 2020.
Students
Hispanic 97%White 3%Black <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Asian <1%Two or more races <1%
Schools in the district
26 public schools.
Riverside Elementary
550 students13:1
Desert View Elementary
524 students15:1
Santa Teresa Elementary
C+484 students13:1
Desert Trail Elementary
479 students14:1
Yucca Heights Elementary
439 students15:1
Chaparral Elementary
437 students13:1
Vado Elementary
415 students13:1
Sunrise Elementary
406 students12:1
Loma Linda Elementary
D−398 students13:1
Gadsden Elementary
C+379 students14:1
La Union Elementary
340 students14:1
North Valley Elementary
338 students11:1
Berino Elementary
300 students11:1
Anthony Elementary
163 students10:1
Gadsden Middle
C+650 students14:1
Chaparral Middle
D−546 students13:1
Santa Teresa Middle
C+528 students14:1
Gadsden High
B−1,219 students15:1
Santa Teresa High
B1,154 students15:1
Chaparral High
B−1,067 students15:1
Desert Pride Academy
221 students12:1
Alta Vista Early College High School
A−180 students10:1
Chaparral On-Track Prek Center
160 students16:1
Anthony On-Track Prek Center
136 students11:1
Gadsden Admin Complex Prek Center
135 students11:1
La Mesa on Track Prek Center
91 students8:1
Towns served
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.