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Mills Elementary

200 WEST COPPER, HOBBS, NM, 88240

Ranked 48 of 275 in NEW MEXICO

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Mills Elementary

200 WEST COPPER, HOBBS, NM, 88240

About Mills Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 42%
Reading 47%
State average proficiency is 42% in Math and 47% in Reading.
23
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
406
Total Students
$70383
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 19.7%
Asian 0.99%
Hispanic 74.63%
Black 2.71%
Two+ Races 1.48%
Native Am. 0.49%
White
19.7%
Asian
0.99%
Hispanic
74.63%
Black
2.71%
Two+ Races
1.48%
Native Am.
0.49%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 406
48.03%
195 Female
51.97%
211 Male

Student Population

406 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

416 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Mills Elementary Contact Information

Address

200 WEST COPPER, HOBBS, NM, 88240

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Phone

(575) 433-2400

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TOP 48 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Mills Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM to 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Mills Elementary School welcomed Hobbs Municipal Schools Board President Terry O’Brain in September 2025 for a Science Day visit. He participated in hands-on activities with students during the event.

FAQ

Q1. Does Mills Elementary School offer more than just the basics?

Ans. STEM challenges, music, and art rotations are some of the things that might be included in programs.

Q2. Are tutoring options available?

Ans. Teachers may provide before- or after-school academic support depending on staffing.

Q3. What digital tools do students use?

Ans. Chromebooks and adaptive learning software supplement instruction.

Q4. How does the school encourage positive behavior?

Ans. PBIS rewards, classroom expectations, and counseling support are used.

Q5. Is there a gifted-education program?

Ans. District-supported gifted services are available for qualifying students.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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