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AZTEC MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

New Mexico · Public School District
7
Schools
2,562
Students
$14,142
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
100.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
75.1%
Graduation Rate
-11.4pp vs nat'l
District Overview

AZTEC MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS is a public school district in New Mexico serving 2,562 students across 7 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 75.1% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,142 is near the national average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
LYDIA RIPPEY ELEMENTARYPK–03351
MCCOY AVENUE ELEMENTARYPK–03396
MOSAIC ACADEMY CHARTERCharterKG–08180
PARK AVENUE ELEMENTARY04–05338
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
C.V. KOOGLER MIDDLE06–08533
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
AZTEC HIGH09–12682
VISTA NUEVA HIGH09–1282
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,142Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
65%
23%
State
65.5%
Local (property tax)
23.5%
Federal
11.0%

State funding accounts for 65% 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
7
Schools
2,562
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate75.1%
Opportunity Score46/100
StateNew Mexico →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 75.1%, graduation is 11.4 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
100% 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 AZTEC MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS?
AZTEC MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS has 7 public schools, serving a total of 2,562 students.
What is the graduation rate for AZTEC MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 75.1%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does AZTEC MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS spend per student?
AZTEC MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS spends $14,142 per pupil — 1% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in AZTEC MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS?
100% of students in AZTEC MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in AZTEC MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS?
Yes — 1 of the 7 schools in AZTEC MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS is a charter school.
What grade levels does AZTEC MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS serve?
AZTEC MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for AZTEC MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in AZTEC MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS is 46/100. 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.