Top Rankings
San Jon School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 123 students in San Jon School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in San Jon School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% 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
926 Schools
# Students
123 Students
318,096 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
22,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
San Jon School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 50% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#60 out of 144 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.56
# American Indian Students
1 Student
38,280 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
12%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,881 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
70 Students
198,105 Students
% Hispanic Students
57%
62%
# Black Students
n/a
5,575 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
52 Students
64,514 Students
% White Students
42%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
396 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
7,345 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
12
10,488
# Students in K Grade:
8
20,351
# Students in 1st Grade:
10
21,570
# Students in 2nd Grade:
6
22,782
# Students in 3rd Grade:
9
22,089
# Students in 4th Grade:
11
22,668
# Students in 5th Grade:
8
23,142
# Students in 6th Grade:
13
23,235
# Students in 7th Grade:
11
23,693
# Students in 8th Grade:
11
24,281
# Students in 9th Grade:
8
29,625
# Students in 10th Grade:
8
27,491
# Students in 11th Grade:
4
24,570
# Students in 12th Grade:
4
22,111
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,602 is higher than the state median of $14,757. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,642 is higher than the state median of $14,122. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,602
$14,757
Spending / Student
$20,642
$14,122
Best San Jon School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
San Jon High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7th And Elm Streets
San Jon, NM 88434
(575) 576-2466
San Jon, NM 88434
(575) 576-2466
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
Rank: #22.
San Jon Middle School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7th And Elm Streets
San Jon, NM 88434
(575) 576-2466
San Jon, NM 88434
(575) 576-2466
Grades: 6-8
| 35 students
Rank: #33.
San Jon Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7th And Elm Streets
San Jon, NM 88434
(575) 576-2466
San Jon, NM 88434
(575) 576-2466
Grades: PK-5
| 64 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to San Jon School District?
San Jon School District manages 3 public schools serving 123 students.
What is the rank of San Jon School District?
San Jon School District is ranked #36 out of 143 school districts in New Mexico (top 30%) 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in San Jon School District?
57% of San Jon School District students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of San Jon School District?
San Jon School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is San Jon School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,642 is higher than the state median of $14,122. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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