The top reported proficiency rate is 22% in English language arts. The lowest is 17% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Edison Elementary
Edison Elementary sits on Gypsy Lane in Hobbs, a southeastern New Mexico city anchored by the oil and gas industry. Hobbs bills itself as the heart of the nation's top oil-producing county, and the local economy reflects that identity. Mining and extraction dominate employment, with retail trade and educational services following behind. The city has grown steadily over recent decades, drawing families tied to the energy sector and to the broader service economy it supports. Hobbs is car-dependent by nature, spread across highway corridors with no dense walkable core, though the city operates a local transit service and maintains parks, a library, recreation programs, a golf course, and a teen center among its civic amenities. Lea County Regional Airport offers daily flights to Houston and Denver, and two college campuses sit in town.
Edison serves pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of Hobbs Municipal Schools, a district operating a network of schools across the city. The school's enrollment is modest for an elementary covering that full grade span. Its student body is overwhelmingly Hispanic, reflecting the broader community composition in Hobbs. A smaller portion of students identify as White, and a very small number as Black. Nearly half of Edison's students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, which places the school in a middle band of economic need for the region. Information on English learners and students with individualized education programs was not reported, so those population figures are not available here.
On state assessments, Edison's proficiency results sit well below state averages in both English language arts and mathematics. In ELA, roughly one in five tested students reached proficiency. In math, the share was lower still. Science results, which cover only a subset of grades at this level, fell into the lowest reported band. These are the most recent available results, drawn from the current school year. The data does not include prior-year comparisons, so there is no trend to report. Participation rates were not reported either, and average scale scores were missing from the source. A parent evaluating Edison may want to ask the school directly how it is working to lift proficiency and what supports are in place for students performing below grade level.
The housing market around Edison is one of the more affordable pockets in New Mexico. Home values in the school's zip code run well below the state benchmark and roughly half the national figure, which keeps homeownership within reach for many families tied to the local energy economy. Rents are also low relative to nearby communities, something the city itself promotes. Mortgage costs at current rates remain modest by national standards, and the rent-to-income ratio sits comfortably below the threshold most families find stressful. The trade-off is that Hobbs offers limited walkability and a built environment shaped by industrial and highway-oriented development rather than dense residential neighborhoods.
What the data does not cover is worth naming. There is no graduation rate because Edison is an elementary school and does not serve high school grades. No Title I status was reported, though many schools serving this economic profile participate in that program. Discipline data, course access, staffing ratios, and attendance figures were all absent from the available records. Program offerings were not provided, so whether Edison has art, music, physical education, or extracurricular activities cannot be confirmed from this data. The district brief for Hobbs Municipal Schools returned no parent-relevant changes of lasting impact, so there is nothing to report on curriculum shifts, facility investments, or policy moves.
For a family considering Edison, the picture is of a small, predominantly Hispanic elementary school in an affordable oil-patch city, with state test results that indicate many students are not yet meeting proficiency benchmarks. The community is growing and has genuine economic activity, civic amenities, and higher education nearby. The school's academic numbers are the area where a parent would most want to dig deeper, asking the principal and teachers what interventions are underway and how progress is tracked year to year.
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