Hobbs

The Hobbs Municipal Schools district in New Mexico serves a diverse student population across 18 schools, including 13 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. While the district faces significant economic challenges, with all schools having 100% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, some schools stand out as high-performing, while others struggle to meet the needs of their students.

The top-performing schools in the district include Mills Elementary, Sanger Elementary, Broadmoor Elementary, and Coronado Elementary. These schools consistently rank among the top 100 elementary schools in New Mexico and have earned 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger. In contrast, schools like Heizer Middle and Murray Elementary struggle, ranking in the bottom half of their respective school types and earning 0-1 star ratings.

The Hobbs Municipal Schools district faces significant challenges in providing equitable education for all students. The wide range of student-teacher ratios, from 11.5 to 18.8, suggests potential equity issues within the district. Additionally, the high poverty levels across all schools indicate a need for targeted support and resources to address the unique needs of the student population. By identifying and replicating the practices of the top-performing schools, the district can work to improve overall school performance and ensure that all students in the Hobbs Municipal Schools district receive a high-quality education.