Top Rankings
Cobre School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 973 students in Cobre School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Cobre School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
6 Schools
926 Schools
# Students
973 Students
318,096 Students
# Teachers
93 Teachers
22,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Cobre School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 143 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 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#111 out of 144 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)85-89%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.56
# American Indian Students
1 Student
38,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
12%
# Asian Students
1 Student
3,881 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
865 Students
198,105 Students
% Hispanic Students
89%
62%
# Black Students
9 Students
5,575 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
95 Students
64,514 Students
% White Students
10%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
396 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
7,345 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
70
10,488
# Students in K Grade:
61
20,351
# Students in 1st Grade:
78
21,570
# Students in 2nd Grade:
65
22,782
# Students in 3rd Grade:
67
22,089
# Students in 4th Grade:
74
22,668
# Students in 5th Grade:
76
23,142
# Students in 6th Grade:
64
23,235
# Students in 7th Grade:
74
23,693
# Students in 8th Grade:
63
24,281
# Students in 9th Grade:
82
29,625
# Students in 10th Grade:
63
27,491
# Students in 11th Grade:
53
24,570
# Students in 12th Grade:
83
22,111
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,245 is higher than the state median of $14,757. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,446 is higher than the state median of $14,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,245
$14,757
Spending / Student
$20,446
$14,122
Best Cobre School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
San Lorenzo Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5 Galaz St
Hanover, NM 88041
(575) 537-4011
Hanover, NM 88041
(575) 537-4011
Grades: PK-5
| 71 students
Rank: #22.
Hurley Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Carasco Ave
Hurley, NM 88043
(575) 537-4011
Hurley, NM 88043
(575) 537-4011
Grades: PK-5
| 121 students
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
211 Cedar St
Santa Clara, NM 88026
(575) 537-4011
Santa Clara, NM 88026
(575) 537-4011
Grades: PK-5
| 136 students
Rank: #44.
Bayard Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Park St
Bayard, NM 88023
(575) 537-4011
Bayard, NM 88023
(575) 537-4011
Grades: PK-5
| 163 students
Rank: #55.
Snell Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Tom Foy Blvd
Bayard, NM 88023
(575) 537-4011
Bayard, NM 88023
(575) 537-4011
Grades: 6-8
| 201 students
Rank: #66.
Cobre High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Tom Foy Blvd
Bayard, NM 88023
(575) 537-4020
Bayard, NM 88023
(575) 537-4020
Grades: 9-12
| 281 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cobre School District?
Cobre School District manages 6 public schools serving 973 students.
What is the rank of Cobre School District?
Cobre School District is ranked #119 out of 143 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) 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 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cobre School District?
89% of Cobre School District students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cobre School District?
Cobre School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Cobre School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,446 is higher than the state median of $14,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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