How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Hobbs Municipal Schools | Roswell Independent Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Hobbs, New Mexico | Roswell, New Mexico |
| Total Enrollment | 9,990 | 9,701 |
| Number of Schools | 18 | 22 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 13.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Hobbs Municipal Schools | Roswell Independent Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,294 | $14,716 |
| Federal Revenue | 9.3% | 18.1% |
| State Revenue | 58.5% | 74.9% |
| Local Revenue | 32.2% | 7.0% |
Hobbs Municipal Schools
Federal State Local
Roswell Independent Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Hobbs Municipal Schools | Roswell Independent Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| African American | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 77.9% | 74.7% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 59.8% | 99.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Hobbs Municipal Schools | Roswell Independent Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 22 | 23 |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 567:1 | 542.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 36.7% | 42.0% |
School Types
Hobbs Municipal Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 18
Roswell Independent Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 20
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.