Serving 197 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Cubero Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 197 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: CUBERO ELEMENTARY serves the eastern part of Grants, NM, covering an extensive attendance zone of approximately 1,013 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located up to 37.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cubero Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Cubero Elementary School's student population of 197 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
197 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Cubero Elementary 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 Cubero Elementary School is 0.31, 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
#301 out of 796 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
24%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
82%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
15%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.9%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
11%
6%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cubero Elementary School's ranking?
Cubero Elementary School is ranked #301 out of 796 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Cubero Elementary School?
197 students attend Cubero Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Cubero Elementary School students are American Indian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cubero Elementary School?
Cubero Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cubero Elementary School offer ?
Cubero Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cubero Elementary School part of?
Cubero Elementary School is part of Grants School District.
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