Top Rankings
Cimarron School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 401 students in Cimarron School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Cimarron School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
6 Schools
934 Schools
# Students
401 Students
318,852 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
22,087 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Cimarron School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 144 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 60-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#46 out of 144 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥90%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.56
# American Indian Students
3 Students
38,282 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
12%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,886 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
208 Students
198,720 Students
% Hispanic Students
52%
63%
# Black Students
5 Students
5,580 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
176 Students
64,638 Students
% White Students
44%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
396 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
9 Students
7,350 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
19
10,550
# Students in K Grade:
31
20,432
# Students in 1st Grade:
27
21,626
# Students in 2nd Grade:
17
22,840
# Students in 3rd Grade:
24
22,147
# Students in 4th Grade:
37
22,719
# Students in 5th Grade:
38
23,267
# Students in 6th Grade:
28
23,365
# Students in 7th Grade:
23
23,755
# Students in 8th Grade:
33
24,354
# Students in 9th Grade:
37
29,625
# Students in 10th Grade:
22
27,491
# Students in 11th Grade:
35
24,570
# Students in 12th Grade:
30
22,111
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,883 is higher than the state median of $14,547. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,631 is higher than the state median of $13,920. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,883
$14,547
Spending / Student
$23,631
$13,920
Best Cimarron School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Moreno Valley High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
56 Camino Grande
Angel Fire, NM 87710
(575) 377-3100
Angel Fire, NM 87710
(575) 377-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
Rank: #22.
Cimarron Middle School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
132 North Collison Ave
Cimarron, NM 87714
(575) 376-2445
Cimarron, NM 87714
(575) 376-2445
Grades: 5-8
| 40 students
Rank: #33.
Cimarron Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
132 North Collison Ave
Cimarron, NM 87714
(575) 376-2445
Cimarron, NM 87714
(575) 376-2445
Grades: PK-4
| 51 students
Rank: #44.
Eagle Nest Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
132 North Collison
Eagle Nest, NM 87718
(575) 376-2445
Eagle Nest, NM 87718
(575) 376-2445
Grades: PK-4
| 74 students
Rank: #55.
Eagle Nest Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
225 Lake St
Eagle Nest, NM 87718
(575) 376-2445
Eagle Nest, NM 87718
(575) 376-2445
Grades: 5-8
| 75 students
Rank: #66.
Cimarron High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
165 North Collison Ave
Cimarron, NM 87714
(575) 376-2445
Cimarron, NM 87714
(575) 376-2445
Grades: 9-12
| 76 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cimarron School District?
Cimarron School District manages 6 public schools serving 401 students.
What is the rank of Cimarron School District?
Cimarron School District is ranked #37 out of 144 school districts in New Mexico (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cimarron School District?
52% of Cimarron School District students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cimarron School District?
Cimarron School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Cimarron School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,631 is higher than the state median of $13,920. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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