Photo: Vasiliymeshko · CC BY-SA 4.0Roswell’s public schools score below 65% of New Mexico districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving Roswell, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New Mexico, not nationally.
From New Mexico state tests taken in spring 2022, when 91% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Roswell’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 137 New Mexico towns with household incomes within a quarter of Roswell’s, its schools beat 43%, higher than their 35% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 32% of tested students were proficient in reading and 22% in math, against 34% and 24% statewide; 91% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
69% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 76% across New Mexico. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $16,694 per student, against $17,681 across New Mexico (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Nine elementary schools, then two middle and three high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is down 6% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Sidney Gutierrez Middle, All Saints Catholic School (private), Immanuel Lutheran School (private) and Accl Speed Athletics Academy (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Roswell’s grade
C+: better than 35% of New Mexico school districts, #57 of 73 New Mexico towns. Both inputs trail the New Mexico average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Roswell, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Roswell · depends on your address
Sierra Middle
Grades 6–8 · 557 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Mesa Middle
Grades 6–8 · 350 students · 11:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Roswell · depends on your address
Sierra Middle
Grades 6–8 · 557 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Mesa Middle
Grades 6–8 · 350 students · 11:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Roswell · depends on your address
Sierra Middle
Grades 6–8 · 557 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Mesa Middle
Grades 6–8 · 350 students · 11:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Roswell · depends on your address
Roswell High
Grades 9–12 · 1,437 students · 18:1 students per teacher
Goddard High
Grades 9–12 · 1,096 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Early College High School
Grades 9–12 · 151 students · 15:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Roswell · depends on your address
Roswell High
Grades 9–12 · 1,437 students · 18:1 students per teacher
Goddard High
Grades 9–12 · 1,096 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Early College High School
Grades 9–12 · 151 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Roswell’s public schools are run by Roswell Independent Schools. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
Roswell vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New Mexico towns that share Roswell’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Roswell | C+ | Roswell Independent Schools |
Every school in Roswell
20 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New Mexico’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Roswell’s schools
Are Roswell’s schools good?
On New Mexico’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Roswell children attend score below 65% of New Mexico’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #57 of 73 New Mexico towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 43%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Roswell in?
Roswell Independent Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 9,184 students in 22 schools (2024–25).
Where do Roswell kids go to high school?
One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Roswell High, Goddard High and Early College High School.
What is Roswell’s graduation rate?
69% of the class of 2023 in Roswell Independent Schools graduated in four years, against 76% across New Mexico.
How much does Roswell spend per student?
$16,694 in Roswell Independent Schools (FY2024), against $17,681 across New Mexico. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Roswell?
Yes: All Saints Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 73 students), Immanuel Lutheran School (religious, grades PK–9, 66 students) and Accl Speed Athletics Academy (nonsectarian, grades 9–11, 3 students). Roswell also has 1 charter school, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Roswell families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Roswell → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New Mexico. Stars are from neighbors.