Top Rankings
Cuba School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 714 students in Cuba School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Cuba School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
3 Schools
926 Schools
# Students
714 Students
318,096 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
22,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Cuba 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 90% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#143 out of 144 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥90%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.56
# American Indian Students
527 Students
38,280 Students
% American Indian Students
74%
12%
# Asian Students
11 Students
3,881 Students
% Asian Students
2%
1%
# Hispanic Students
146 Students
198,105 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
62%
# Black Students
1 Student
5,575 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
18 Students
64,514 Students
% White Students
3%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
396 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
10 Students
7,345 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
30
10,488
# Students in K Grade:
33
20,351
# Students in 1st Grade:
34
21,570
# Students in 2nd Grade:
46
22,782
# Students in 3rd Grade:
46
22,089
# Students in 4th Grade:
52
22,668
# Students in 5th Grade:
55
23,142
# Students in 6th Grade:
45
23,235
# Students in 7th Grade:
40
23,693
# Students in 8th Grade:
45
24,281
# Students in 9th Grade:
52
29,625
# Students in 10th Grade:
73
27,491
# Students in 11th Grade:
80
24,570
# Students in 12th Grade:
83
22,111
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,923 is higher than the state median of $14,757. The school district revenue/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,721 is higher than the state median of $14,122. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,923
$14,757
Spending / Student
$23,721
$14,122
Best Cuba School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cuba High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
50 County Rd 13 Bldg 53
Cuba, NM 87013
(575) 289-3211
Cuba, NM 87013
(575) 289-3211
Grades: 9-12
| 288 students
Rank: #22.
Cuba Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
50 County Rd 13
Cuba, NM 87013
(575) 289-3211
Cuba, NM 87013
(575) 289-3211
Grades: 6-8
| 130 students
Rank: #33.
Cuba Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
50 County Rd 13 Bldg 51
Cuba, NM 87013
(575) 289-3211
Cuba, NM 87013
(575) 289-3211
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cuba School District?
Cuba School District manages 3 public schools serving 714 students.
What is the rank of Cuba School District?
Cuba School District is ranked #142 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 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cuba School District?
74% of Cuba School District students are American Indian, 20% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cuba School District?
Cuba School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Cuba School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,721 is higher than the state median of $14,122. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
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