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 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,178 students in Grants-Cibola County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, 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 31% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 58% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
12 Schools
933 Schools
# Students
3,178 Students
323,300 Students
# Teachers
254 Teachers
22,307 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Grants-Cibola County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 84 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 72% has increased from 70% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#47 out of 85 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
58%
Graduation Rate
72%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.56
# American Indian Students
1,474 Students
38,903 Students
% American Indian Students
46%
12%
# Asian Students
21 Students
3,736 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
1,222 Students
200,203 Students
% Hispanic Students
38%
62%
# Black Students
29 Students
5,610 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
413 Students
67,120 Students
% White Students
13%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
375 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
19 Students
7,360 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
78
9,280
# Students in K Grade:
217
22,015
# Students in 1st Grade:
206
21,669
# Students in 2nd Grade:
231
22,459
# Students in 3rd Grade:
228
22,821
# Students in 4th Grade:
222
22,913
# Students in 5th Grade:
241
23,585
# Students in 6th Grade:
225
24,066
# Students in 7th Grade:
218
25,599
# Students in 8th Grade:
271
26,187
# Students in 9th Grade:
402
31,588
# Students in 10th Grade:
209
25,847
# Students in 11th Grade:
230
23,252
# Students in 12th Grade:
200
22,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,349 is higher than the state median of $14,520. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,201 is higher than the state median of $13,895. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$52 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,349
$14,520
Spending / Student
$16,201
$13,895
Best Grants-Cibola County Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Cubero Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
28 Baca Rd.
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2705
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2705
Grades: K-6
| 193 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Mount Taylor Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1607 Del Norte
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2740
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2740
Grades: PK-6
| 409 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
San Rafael Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27 Mesa View St
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2749
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2749
Grades: K-6
| 53 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Bluewater Elementary School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15 West Chess Rd
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2694
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2694
Grades: K-6
| 73 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Milan Elementary School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
404 Sand
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2727
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2727
Grades: PK-6
| 444 students
Rank: #66.
Mesa View Elementary School
Math: 25% | Reading: 19%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 East Washington
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2717
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2717
Grades: PK-6
| 449 students
Rank: #77.
Seboyeta Elementary School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Hgy 53 Bia Rd 132
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2760
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2760
Grades: K-6
| 27 students
Rank: #88.
Los Alamitos Middle School
Math: 11% | Reading: 18%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Mt Taylor Ave
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2683
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2683
Grades: 7-8
| 452 students
Rank: #99.
Laguna-acoma Middle School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
282 Casa Blanca Road Exit 108
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2667
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2667
Grades: 7-8
| 37 students
Rank: #1010.
Grants High School
Math: 6% | Reading: 21%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Mountain Rd
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2651
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2651
Grades: 9-12
| 823 students
Rank: #1111.
Laguna-acoma High School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
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
| 181 students
Rank: n/an/a
1500 N 3rd Street
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-6655
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-6655
Grades: 9-12
| 37 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 3,178 students.
What is the rank of Grants-Cibola County Schools School District?
Grants-Cibola County Schools School District is ranked #45 out of 84 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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?
46% of Grants-Cibola County Schools School District students are American Indian, 38% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Grants-Cibola County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,201 is higher than the state median of $13,895. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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