Top Rankings
Grants-Cibola County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,211 students in Grants-Cibola County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Grants-Cibola County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% 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
12 Schools
936 Schools
# Students
3,211 Students
322,412 Students
# Teachers
273 Teachers
22,203 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Grants-Cibola County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 72% has increased from 70% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#113 out of 144 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)72%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.56
# American Indian Students
1,502 Students
38,638 Students
% American Indian Students
47%
12%
# Asian Students
36 Students
3,921 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
1,241 Students
200,386 Students
% Hispanic Students
39%
62%
# Black Students
38 Students
5,610 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
372 Students
65,976 Students
% White Students
12%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
381 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
13 Students
7,507 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
98
10,018
# Students in K Grade:
204
21,367
# Students in 1st Grade:
238
22,728
# Students in 2nd Grade:
207
22,109
# Students in 3rd Grade:
236
22,786
# Students in 4th Grade:
232
23,205
# Students in 5th Grade:
223
23,428
# Students in 6th Grade:
241
23,673
# Students in 7th Grade:
223
24,196
# Students in 8th Grade:
225
25,664
# Students in 9th Grade:
327
30,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
306
27,623
# Students in 11th Grade:
229
22,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
222
21,970
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,181 is higher than the state median of $14,560. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,035 is higher than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$52 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,181
$14,560
Spending / Student
$16,035
$13,933
Best Grants-Cibola County Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gccs Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1500 N 3rd Street
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-6655
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-6655
Grades: 9-12
| 45 students
Rank: #22.
Bluewater Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15 West Chess Rd
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2694
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2694
Grades: K-6
| 70 students
Rank: #33.
Seboyeta Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6 School Road
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2760
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2760
Grades: K-6
| 33 students
Rank: #44.
Milan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
404 Sand
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2727
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2727
Grades: PK-6
| 436 students
Rank: #55.
San Rafael Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
27 Mesa View St
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2749
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2749
Grades: K-6
| 53 students
Rank: #66.
Cubero Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
28 Baca Rd.
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2705
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2705
Grades: K-6
| 199 students
Rank: #77.
Mount Taylor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1607 Del Norte
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2740
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2740
Grades: PK-6
| 413 students
Rank: #88.
Mesa View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 East Washington
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2717
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2717
Grades: PK-6
| 475 students
Rank: #99.
Los Alamitos Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Mt Taylor Ave
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2683
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2683
Grades: 7-8
| 418 students
Rank: #1010.
Laguna-acoma High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
282 Casa Blanca Road Exit 108
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2667
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2667
Grades: 9-12
| 196 students
Rank: #1111.
Grants High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Mountain Rd
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2651
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2651
Grades: 9-12
| 843 students
Rank: #1212.
Laguna-acoma Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
282 Casa Blanca Road Exit 108
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2667
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2667
Grades: 7-8
| 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Grants-Cibola County Schools School District?
Grants-Cibola County Schools School District manages 12 public schools serving 3,211 students.
What is the rank of Grants-Cibola County Schools School District?
Grants-Cibola County Schools School District is ranked #111 out of 144 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Grants-Cibola County Schools School District?
47% of Grants-Cibola County Schools School District students are American Indian, 39% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Grants-Cibola County Schools School District?
Grants-Cibola County 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 Grants-Cibola County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,035 is higher than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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