Hobbs Municipal Schools

What Hobbs Municipal Schools does

Hobbs Municipal Schools is a public K-12 school district headquartered in Hobbs, Lea County, New Mexico, operating 13 elementary campuses, three middle schools (Houston, Heizer, and Highland), a freshman campus, and Hobbs High School (grades 10-12). The district serves a student population that is approximately 72% Hispanic, 23% Anglo, and 4% Black, and additionally serves as the fiscal agent for Regional Education Cooperative VII (REC7), a five-member collaborative (Eunice, Jal, Lovington, Tatum, Hobbs) that delivers shared special education, professional development, and federal compliance services across southeastern New Mexico.

The district's digital infrastructure is built on the Apptegy Thrillshare platform for its public-facing website and native iOS/Android mobile applications, and integrates a layered stack of third-party educational technology tools: Skyward Qmlativ for student information and enrollment, Google Classroom for learning management, Clever as a single sign-on gateway, Illuminate Education for assessments, HMH (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) for instructional content, Renaissance for reading programs, and MealViewer for nutrition menu display. District-run programs include AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) college readiness for grades 7-12, the 21st Century Community Learning Centers after-school enrichment network, Pre-K "Kid's First" at nine elementary campuses, Summer Advanced Math, the HMS Mentorship program, the Eagle Eyes anonymous reporting system, and HMS Catering Services.

As a public government entity, the district does not charge tuition; all student meals are provided free of charge. Operating revenue is derived from state education funding, federal categorical programs (Title I, II, III, IV), and local property taxes. Governance rests with a five-member elected Board of Education representing five geographic sub-districts, with day-to-day operations led by Superintendent Gene Strickland and a leadership team of three Deputy Superintendents and multiple Assistant Superintendents. The district executes a 2021-2026 Strategic Plan and is currently expanding physical capacity through the construction of Del Norte Middle School in Del Norte Estates, scheduled to open in Fall 2027 under founding principal Alex Lopez.

Name

Hobbs Municipal Schools

Legal name

Hobbs Municipal Schools

Website

https://hobbsschools.net

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Hobbs Municipal Schools is a public K-12 school district in Hobbs, New Mexico, operating 13 elementary campuses, three middle schools, and one high school, serving thousands of students and functioning as fiscal agent for the five-member Regional Education Cooperative VII.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Pre-K programs
• Special education services
• College readiness programs
• After-school enrichment

Headquarters

HQ city

Hobbs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Hobbs Municipal Schools is a public K-12 school district operating 13 elementary campuses, 3 middle schools (Houston, Heizer, Highland), a freshman campus, and Hobbs High School (grades 10-12) in Hobbs, New Mexico. The district delivers tuition-free education, the AVID college readiness program for grades 7-12, Pre-K programs for 4-year-olds, the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) after-school enrichment network, special education and bilingual services, athletics, free breakfast and lunch for all students, and ancillary HMS Catering Services for external events.

Product overview

Hobbs Municipal Schools operates a comprehensive K-12 educational platform comprising a main district website and mobile app (built on the Apptegy platform) that serves as the unified digital gateway for 13 elementary campuses, 3 middle schools, a freshman campus, and a high school in Hobbs, New Mexico. The platform delivers academic programs through integrated third-party tools (Skyward, Google Classroom, Clever), alongside district-managed programs including the AVID college readiness pathway (grades 7-12), the 21st Century Community Learning Centers after-school enrichment network, a Pre-K 'Kid's First' program, Summer Advanced Math, HMS Mentorship, Special Services transition support, and REC7 regional cooperative services. Auxiliary services include athletics, catering, and the Eagle Eyes anonymous reporting system. The district's digital ecosystem integrates Clever for single sign-on across educational tools and Skyward for enrollment and grade management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Public Education Program Comprehensive tuition-free K-12 instructional program spanning 13 elementary campuses (K-5), three middle schools (Houston, Heizer, Highland serving grades 6-8), a freshman campus (grade 9), and Hobbs High School (grades 10-12), aligned with New Mexico State Standards for residents of the Hobbs, NM attendance zone.
• Pre-Kindergarten Programs ('Pre-K, Kid's First') Voluntary state-funded Pre-K program for 4-year-olds addressing physical, cognitive, social, and emotional developmental needs, housed at nine elementary school campuses (Booker T. Washington, Edison, Jefferson, Mills, Murray, Southern Heights, Stone, Taylor, and Will Rogers) with certified teachers.
• AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) College Readiness Program College readiness elective program for grades 7-12 emphasizing WICOR strategies (Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, Reading), tutorial support, field trips, and intensive academic preparation to close the opportunity gap; open to all students grades 7-12 with structured application and selection criteria.
• 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Program Federally-funded after-school enrichment program offering academic support, enrichment activities (crafts, cooking, music, Flamenco dance/guitar/violin classes), and extension lessons across nine elementary campuses and three middle school campuses (Edison, Broadmoor, Booker T. Washington, College Lane/Mills/St. Helena's, Coronado/Sanger, Jefferson, Murray, Stone, Southern Heights, Taylor, Will Rogers, Houston, Heizer, Highland), with future expansion to Del Norte Middle School under the 2027-2031 Nita M. Lowey grant.
• Summer Advanced Math Accelerated summer mathematics program designed to prepare students for college placement exams by providing advanced course exposure, with the goal of enabling students to outperform grade-level peers in higher math courses.
• HMS Mentorship Program School-based mentorship program matching adult volunteer mentors with students on school campuses, designed to provide individual attention, build self-esteem, and support academic and personal development.
• Special Education Transition Services Transition services for special education students moving to adulthood, including an online Transition Website resource hub connecting students with workforce development, Social Security Administration, DVR vocational rehabilitation, DD waiver programs, and ENMU-R special services partnerships.
• HMS Catering Services Fee-based event catering service operated by the district's Nutrition Services department, offering catering for meetings, banquets, dedications, trainings, ceremonies, and parties to external community customers.
• Eagle Eyes Anonymous Reporting System Anonymous reporting system for staff, students, and parents to report concerns including sexual discrimination, harassment, or suspicious student behavior, with designated Title IX coordinators and investigators managing submissions.
• REC7 (Regional Education Cooperative VII) Shared Services Regional cooperative providing special education support, professional development, instructional coaching, state/federal compliance assistance, technical support, data analysis, and grant management services to five member districts (Eunice, Hobbs, Jal, Lovington, Tatum) in southeastern New Mexico, with Hobbs Municipal Schools serving as the fiscal agent.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates prepared for college and/or workforce
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Regional Education Cooperative VII (REC7)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerREC7 provides support and services to Hobbs and four other member districts (Eunice Public Schools, Jal Public Schools, Lovington Municipal Schools, Tatum Municipal Schools) including professional development for educators, special education support, instructional coaching, and assistance with state and federal program compliance. REC7 facilitates collaboration among districts for sharing resources and best practices.
• Southwest SymphonycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouthwest Symphony musicians conduct school tours and instrument demonstrations at elementary schools. Students perform with the symphony, and district music teachers who are Symphony members provide instruction. The partnership includes performances, workshops, and enrichment activities for students districtwide.
• Western Heritage MuseumminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partnership providing cultural and educational resources to district students.
• Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning CenterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal grant program (2027-2031) providing after-school programs at elementary and middle school campuses including Edison Elementary, Broadmoor, Booker T. Washington, College Lane/Mills/St. Helena's, Coronado/Sanger, Jefferson, Murray, Stone, Southern Heights, Taylor, Will Rogers, Houston, Heizer, and Highland. Future expansion planned for Del Norte Middle School.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Santa Fe Public Schools: Public K-12 district serving Santa Fe, New Mexico; comparable as a New Mexico municipal school district operating under the same state funding and accountability framework, with a similar mix of Title I and non-Title I schools.
• Las Cruces Public Schools: Second-largest New Mexico public school district, operating multiple elementary, middle, and high school campuses; directly comparable as a similarly structured municipal K-12 district in New Mexico serving a similar demographic profile with significant Hispanic enrollment.
• Clovis Municipal Schools: Public K-12 district in Clovis, Curry County, New Mexico; directly comparable as a similarly sized eastern New Mexico municipal district with overlapping student demographics and parallel federal Title funding exposure.
• Lovington Municipal Schools: REC7 member district alongside Hobbs Municipal Schools; directly comparable as a peer K-12 district in Lea County sharing REC7 cooperative services and overlapping governance and funding frameworks.
• Roswell Independent School District: Public K-12 district in nearby Chaves County, New Mexico; directly comparable as a southeastern New Mexico municipal district with similar size, Title I funding exposure, and regional economic dynamics tied to southeastern New Mexico industries.
• Carlsbad Municipal Schools: Public K-12 district in Carlsbad, Eddy County, New Mexico; comparable as a similarly sized southeastern New Mexico district with Title I campuses, oil-and-gas economic exposure, and similar student demographic profile.

Broad incumbents

• Albuquerque Public Schools: Largest school district in New Mexico serving K-12 across Albuquerque; comparable as a public K-12 district in the same state operating under the same state funding framework, but at much larger scale and broader geographic footprint.

Others

• New Mexico Public Education Department: State-level regulatory and funding authority governing Hobbs Municipal Schools and all other New Mexico public districts; relevant as the entity setting the funding formulas, accountability framework, and statutory compliance requirements the district operates under.
• Regional Education Cooperative VII (REC7): The cooperative of which Hobbs is the fiscal agent; comparable as an enabling organization providing special education, professional development, and compliance support services to member school districts in southeastern New Mexico.

Regional players

• Farmington Municipal Schools: Public K-12 district in northwestern New Mexico (San Juan County); comparable as a New Mexico municipal district operating under the same state funding formulas with significant Hispanic enrollment and Title I campuses.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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