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Enrollment by School Type
344,727 students enrolled
- Public290,69984%
- Charter34,82810%
- Private19,2006%
Students at schools that report enrollment to NCES (~9 in 10 in every sector, including private). Source: NCES.
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Top Districts
| District | Enrollment | Schools | Avg. Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2,331 | 7 | 2.7 / 10 |
| 12,224 | 38 | 1.4 / 10 |
Reported Incidents
Report an IncidentCommunity-reported and third-party-sourced concerns. All incidents are allegations, not established facts.
Schools hide gender identity
Alleged statewide incident in New Mexico
Several New Mexico school districts have policies allowing students to change their gender identity at school without parental notification. These policies impact thousands of children within the districts.
NM District Buys Chest Binders
Alleged statewide incident in New Mexico
A New Mexico school district reportedly used a $10,000 grant, initially designated for a "transgender closet," to primarily purchase chest binders. This information was uncovered through a public records request.
School Buys Gender-Affirming Supplies
Alleged incident at Centennial High School · New Mexico
A high school received grant funding to create a gender-inclusive closet. This resource provides affirming supplies and clothing for transgender and gender non-conforming students. The grant also facilitated the purchase of LGBT-themed books for the school.
NM Districts' Secret Transgender Policies
Alleged statewide incident in New Mexico
Several school districts in New Mexico have reportedly adopted policies that assist students with gender transition without informing their parents. These secret policies have generated significant controversy.
Gender Affirmation Sweeps NM Schools
Alleged statewide incident in New Mexico
Schools across New Mexico are reportedly adopting policies that affirm gender choices, even for elementary-aged students. This trend is described as a widespread phenomenon impacting the state's educational institutions.