Springer High School

1401 8th St
Springer, NM 87747
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 53 students in grades 7-12, Springer High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 53 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50% in NM)
  • : Top 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Springer High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

School Overview

Springer High School's student population of 53 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
53 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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School Rankings

Springer High School ranks within the top 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Springer High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NM)
#287 out of 810 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Springer High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Springer High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-59%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Springer High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21-39%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Springer High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
12%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Springer High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
91%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Springer High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Springer High School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
White
7%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Springer High School and the percentage of White public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
2%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Springer High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Springer High School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(20-21)
≥80%
66%
This chart displays graduation rate of Springer High School and public school graduation rate of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Springer High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
19%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Springer High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Springer High School's ranking?
Springer High School is ranked #287 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Springer High School?
The graduation rate of Springer High School is 80%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Springer High School?
53 students attend Springer High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Springer High School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Springer High School?
Springer High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Springer High School offer ?
Springer High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Springer High School part of?
Springer High School is part of Springer Municipal Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 53 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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