About Us

Farmington Municipal Schools (FMS) is a public school district in Farmington, New Mexico. The District covers an area of approximately 808 square miles in San Juan County. The District has more than 10,807 students enrolled and employs over 1,800 staff, including 711 teachers. The District has 19 schools: 1 Pre-K Academy, 10 Elementary Schools, 4 Middle Schools, and 4 High Schools. The City of Farmington, where outdoor lovers and active families thrive, is nestled in the picturesque northwest corner of New Mexico.

FMS At A Glance

  • 7th largest school district in New Mexico (2024-25) has 10,807 students. (View our information here.)

  • 23 languages served

  • 164 students received state bilingual seals in French, Spanish, and Diné

  • $55K starting teacher salary at Level I ($60K for Level II, $72K for Level III)

  • 2 National Blue Ribbon Schools: Mesa Verde Elementary School and Ladera del Norte Elementary School

  • Since 2010, FMS four-year graduation rates have risen by 15% (more information below)

  • Rated top 2% by Safe Havens compared to more than 60,000 schools nationwide

  • 36 National Board Certified Teachers

  • 88% of district funds went directly to schools and classrooms

  • 93% of federal funds went directly to schools and classrooms

  • 1.6 million meals served in 2024, which includes breakfast & lunch

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The Farmington Way

Why: We are Rising to Excellence in Every Pursuit

How: We provide all children with rigorous, relevant, and engaging learning experiences through instructional systems of:

  • Safe, Supportive, and Collaborative Culture

  • Effective Teaching through the Farmington Model of Instruction

  • Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum

  • Standards-Referenced System

What: Our instructional infrastructure is an exemplary educational model, with evidence and research-based strategies that yield high instructional results.