Cimarron High School

165 North Collison Ave
Cimarron, NM 87714
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 76 students in grades 9-12, Cimarron High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 76 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : ≥90% (Top 10% in NM)
  • : Top 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cimarron High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

School Overview

Cimarron High School's student population of 76 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
76 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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School Rankings

Cimarron High School ranks within the top 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cimarron High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NM)
#287 out of 810 schools
(Top 50%)
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≤20%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cimarron High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-59%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cimarron High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-59%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
2%
12%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
66%
63%
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Black
1%
2%
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White
30%
20%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
2%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico.
0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of Cimarron High School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(20-21)
≥90%
66%
This chart displays graduation rate of Cimarron High School and public school graduation rate of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
74%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cimarron High School's ranking?
Cimarron High School is ranked #287 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Cimarron High School often compared to?
Cimarron High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Moreno Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cimarron High School?
The graduation rate of Cimarron High School is 90%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Cimarron High School?
76 students attend Cimarron High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Cimarron High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cimarron High School?
Cimarron High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cimarron High School offer ?
Cimarron High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cimarron High School part of?
Cimarron High School is part of Cimarron School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 76 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : ≥90% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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