Top Rankings
Cloudcroft Municipal Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 379 students in Cloudcroft Municipal Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Cloudcroft Municipal Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% 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
3 Schools
936 Schools
# Students
379 Students
322,412 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
22,203 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Cloudcroft Municipal Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#9 out of 144 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥90%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.56
# American Indian Students
3 Students
38,638 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
12%
# Asian Students
1 Student
3,921 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
84 Students
200,386 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
62%
# Black Students
4 Students
5,610 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
277 Students
65,976 Students
% White Students
73%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
381 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
10 Students
7,507 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
10,018
# Students in K Grade:
26
21,367
# Students in 1st Grade:
30
22,728
# Students in 2nd Grade:
26
22,109
# Students in 3rd Grade:
29
22,786
# Students in 4th Grade:
27
23,205
# Students in 5th Grade:
27
23,428
# Students in 6th Grade:
29
23,673
# Students in 7th Grade:
38
24,196
# Students in 8th Grade:
34
25,664
# Students in 9th Grade:
24
30,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
39
27,623
# Students in 11th Grade:
27
22,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
23
21,970
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,433 is higher than the state median of $14,560. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,055 is higher than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,433
$14,560
Spending / Student
$20,055
$13,933
Best Cloudcroft Municipal Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cloudcroft Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
810 James Canyon Hwy
Cloudcroft, NM 88317
(575) 601-4416
Cloudcroft, NM 88317
(575) 601-4416
Grades: 6-8
| 101 students
Rank: #22.
Cloudcroft Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
810 James Canyon Hwy
Cloudcroft, NM 88317
(575) 601-4416
Cloudcroft, NM 88317
(575) 601-4416
Grades: PK-5
| 165 students
Rank: #33.
Cloudcroft High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
310 James Canyon Hwy
Cloudcroft, NM 88317
(575) 601-4416
Cloudcroft, NM 88317
(575) 601-4416
Grades: 9-12
| 113 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cloudcroft Municipal Schools School District?
Cloudcroft Municipal Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 379 students.
What is the rank of Cloudcroft Municipal Schools School District?
Cloudcroft Municipal Schools School District is ranked #13 out of 144 school districts in New Mexico (top 10%) 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 overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cloudcroft Municipal Schools School District?
73% of Cloudcroft Municipal Schools School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 Cloudcroft Municipal Schools School District?
Cloudcroft Municipal Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 15:1.
What is Cloudcroft Municipal Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,055 is higher than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
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