South River’s public schools outscore 57% of New Mexico districts
The grade covers the two public school districts serving South River, 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 94% 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.
South River’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 135 New Mexico towns with household incomes within a quarter of South River’s, its schools beat 75%, higher than their 57% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 32% of tested students were proficient in reading and 24% in math, against 34% and 24% statewide; 94% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
85% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 76% across New Mexico. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
Aztec Municipal Schools spends $15,889 per student and Farmington Municipal Schools $13,888, against $17,681 across New Mexico (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
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 South River’s grade
B: better than 57% of New Mexico school districts. Graduation is above the New Mexico average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve South River, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in South River · depends on your address
Lydia Rippey Elementary
Grades PK–3 · 354 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Aztec
McCoy Avenue Elementary
Grades PK–3 · 313 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Aztec
Farmington Preschool Academy West
Grades PK · 153 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Farmington
South River runs its own schools through grade 12 (Aztec Municipal Schools). From grade PK, students attend the Farmington Municipal Schools, shared with Farmington. Its elementary school is in Farmington. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve South River
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
South River vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New Mexico towns that share South River’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| South River | B | Aztec Municipal Schools PK–12 · Farmington Municipal Schools PK–12 |
| Aztec | C+ | Aztec Municipal Schools |
| Farmington | B | Farmington Municipal Schools |
Every school in South River
21 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 South River’s schools
Are South River’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of New Mexico: the public schools South River children attend outscore 57% of New Mexico’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 75%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is South River in?
Two districts: Aztec Municipal Schools runs grades PK–12, and Farmington Municipal Schools runs grades PK–12, shared with Farmington.
Where do South River kids go to high school?
One of 4 high schools, depending on your address: Farmington High, Piedra Vista High, Aztec High and San Juan College High School.
What is South River’s graduation rate?
85% of the class of 2023 in Farmington Municipal Schools graduated in four years, against 76% across New Mexico.
How much does South River spend per student?
$15,889 in Aztec Municipal Schools and $13,888 in Farmington Municipal Schools (FY2024), against $17,681 across New Mexico. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What South River families are saying about school.
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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.