Families shared positive feedback about our teachers, awards and recognition programs, a safe environment, and a strong sense of belonging for students during the most recent Panorama Family Survey from Spring 2025. Here are more details, including Staff and Teacher feedback:
School Safety: 74% of families feel positive about school safety, up 10% from before.
School Climate: 70% of families have a favorable view, 13% higher than the state average.
Family Engagement: 82% of families give high marks for feeling involved and supported, an improvement of 6% over the state average.
Teacher Well-Being: 66% of staff report feeling excited about their work, an increase of 7%.
Staff Well-Being: 70% of staff report feeling excited about their work, the same as last year.
Opportunities for Growth:
Further Improve Student Sense of Belonging: While responses are favorable, there is room to deepen positive experiences for all students.
Parent Involvement: Continue to enhance family engagement, offering flexible times, and improving communication.
Sustain and Build on Safety Gains: Continue efforts that led to the significant increase in school safety perceptions.
The New Mexico Public Education Department conducts this survey to learn about student well-being and what districts can do to help students succeed. The survey is completely anonymous. View more information about Panorama surveys in this video. You can view more details from the Panorama Survey here.
Teacher Retention at FMS
Teacher retention rates across the district demonstrate strong overall stability, particularly at the elementary and high school levels.
Elementary schools show notably high retention, with Country Club Elementary achieving 100% and Preschool close behind at 98%. Most other elementary schools maintain rates in the high 80s to low 90s. Middle school retention is more varied, with Tibbetts and Mesa View achieving impressive rates of 98% and 97% respectively, while Heights and Hermosa lag behind at 78% and 80%. High schools also reflect strong retention, with Farmington and Piedra Vista both at 95%.
Here are the FMS Teacher Retention Rates by school:
Preschool and Elementary Teacher Retention | Middle School Teacher Retention | High School Teacher Retention |
|---|---|---|
Preschool: 98% | Heights Middle School: 78% | Farmington High School: 95% |
Animas Elementary: 90% | Hermosa Middle School: 80% | Piedra Vista High School: 95% |
Apache Elementary: 88% | Mesa View Middle School: 97% | Rocinante High School: 86% |
Bluffview Elementary: 81% | Tibbetts Middle School: 98% | San Juan College High School: 85% |
Country Club Elementary: 100% | ||
Esperanza Elementary: 90% | ||
Ladera del Norte Elementary: 81% | ||
McCormick Elementary: 89% | ||
McKinley Elementary: 87% | ||
Mesa Verde Elementary: 89% | ||
Northeast Elementary: 90% |
This information was presented during the Board of Education meeting on July 8, 2025.