Top Rankings
Grants 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 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,140 students in Grants 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 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 89% 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
926 Schools
# Students
3,140 Students
318,096 Students
# Teachers
289 Teachers
22,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Grants 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 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
1,523 Students
38,280 Students
% American Indian Students
49%
12%
# Asian Students
44 Students
3,881 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
1,160 Students
198,105 Students
% Hispanic Students
37%
62%
# Black Students
38 Students
5,575 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
360 Students
64,514 Students
% White Students
12%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
396 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
9 Students
7,345 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
97
10,488
# Students in K Grade:
202
20,351
# Students in 1st Grade:
205
21,570
# Students in 2nd Grade:
229
22,782
# Students in 3rd Grade:
208
22,089
# Students in 4th Grade:
235
22,668
# Students in 5th Grade:
216
23,142
# Students in 6th Grade:
225
23,235
# Students in 7th Grade:
254
23,693
# Students in 8th Grade:
221
24,281
# Students in 9th Grade:
317
29,625
# Students in 10th Grade:
295
27,491
# Students in 11th Grade:
231
24,570
# Students in 12th Grade:
205
22,111
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,547 is higher than the state median of $14,757. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,397 is higher than the state median of $14,122. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$52 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,547
$14,757
Spending / Student
$16,397
$14,122
Best Grants School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gccs Early College High 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
| 47 students
Rank: #22.
Bluewater Elementary 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
| 68 students
Rank: #33.
Seboyeta Elementary 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
| 30 students
Rank: #44.
Milan Elementary 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
| 417 students
Rank: #55.
San Rafael Elementary 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
| 51 students
Rank: #66.
Cubero Elementary 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
| 201 students
Rank: #77.
Mount Taylor Elementary 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
| 373 students
Rank: #88.
Mesa View Elementary 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
| 477 students
Rank: #99.
Los Alamitos Middle 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
| 422 students
Rank: #1010.
Laguna-acoma High 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
| 184 students
Rank: #1111.
Grants High 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
| 817 students
Rank: #1212.
Laguna-acoma Middle 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
| 53 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Grants School District?
Grants School District manages 12 public schools serving 3,140 students.
What is the rank of Grants School District?
Grants School District is ranked #109 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Grants School District?
49% of Grants School District students are American Indian, 37% 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 School District?
Grants School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Grants School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,397 is higher than the state median of $14,122. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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