Serving 406 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mills Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 406 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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Mills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
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Mills Elementary School's student population of 406 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
406 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
Mills Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mills Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#128 out of 796 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
75%
62%
Black
3%
2%
White
20%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-notes">School Notes- School Mascot: Wild Boars
What is Mills Elementary School's ranking?
Mills Elementary School is ranked #128 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Mills Elementary School?
406 students attend Mills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Mills Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mills Elementary School?
Mills Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mills Elementary School offer ?
Mills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mills Elementary School part of?
Mills Elementary School is part of Hobbs School District.
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