Serving 148 students in grades 6-8, Cuba Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 148 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cuba Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Cuba, NM, covering an extensive area of approximately 1,717.2 square miles. Families may typically expect a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 57.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cuba Middle School's student population of 148 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
148 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
School Rankings
Cuba Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cuba Middle School is 0.49, 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
#777 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
69%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
18%
63%
Black
1%
2%
White
4%
19%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)68.2%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
16%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cuba Middle School's ranking?
Cuba Middle School is ranked #777 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Cuba Middle School?
148 students attend Cuba Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Cuba Middle School students are American Indian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cuba Middle School?
Cuba Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cuba Middle School offer ?
Cuba Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cuba Middle School part of?
Cuba Middle School is part of Cuba School District.
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