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ROSWELL INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

New Mexico · Public School District
22
Schools
9,701
Students
$14,402
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
73.3%
Free Lunch Rate
+21pp vs nat'l
73.2%
Graduation Rate
-13.3pp vs nat'l
District Overview

ROSWELL INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS is a public school district in New Mexico serving 9,701 students across 22 schools. It includes 13 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 73.2% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,402 is near the national average for a US public school district. 73% 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 41/100.

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All Schools (22)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BERRENDO MIDDLE06–08663
MESA MIDDLE06–08422
MOUNTAIN VIEW MIDDLE06–08520
SIERRA MIDDLE06–08627
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL09–12177
GODDARD HIGH09–121,155
ROSWELL HIGH09–121,438
UNIVERSITY HIGH09–12167
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
PARKVIEW EARLY LITERACY CENTERPK–PK251
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,402Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
75%
State
74.9%
Local (property tax)
7.0%
Federal
18.1%

State funding accounts for 75% 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
22
Schools
9,701
Students
73%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate73.2%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateNew Mexico →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 22 schools including 1 charter school, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 73.2%, graduation is 13.3 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
73% 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 ROSWELL INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS?
ROSWELL INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS has 22 public schools, serving a total of 9,701 students.
What is the graduation rate for ROSWELL INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 73.2%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does ROSWELL INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS spend per student?
ROSWELL INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS spends $14,402 per pupil — 0% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in ROSWELL INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS?
73% of students in ROSWELL INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in ROSWELL INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS?
Yes — 1 of the 22 schools in ROSWELL INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS is a charter school.
What grade levels does ROSWELL INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS serve?
ROSWELL INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for ROSWELL INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in ROSWELL INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS is 41/100. 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.