Serving 64 students in grades 9-12, Cimarron 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 9:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Cimarron High's attendance zone covers the entire Cimarron, NM school district and encompasses approximately 1,437.6 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive to the school of 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 36.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cimarron High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Cimarron High School's student population of 64 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
64 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cimarron High School ranks within the top 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cimarron High School is 0.39, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#272 out of 796 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
34%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
75%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Black
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
22%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Graduation Rate
60-79%
76.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.6%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
Showing 2008–2024. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cimarron High School's ranking?
Cimarron High School is ranked #272 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Cimarron High School often compared to?
Cimarron High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Moreno Valley High School by visitors of our site.
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 Cimarron High School?
The graduation rate of Cimarron High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 76.5%.
How many students attend Cimarron High School?
64 students attend Cimarron High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Cimarron High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cimarron High School?
Cimarron High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cimarron High School offer ?
Cimarron High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cimarron High School part of?
Cimarron High School is part of Cimarron School District.
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