Top Rankings
Animas School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 165 students in Animas School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Animas School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
3 Schools
916 Schools
# Students
165 Students
310,536 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
22,958 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Animas School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 140 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#37 out of 141 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
24%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
33%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥50%
77%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)59%
43.1%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.56
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
2%
11%
Showing 2009–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
39%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
2%
% White
51%
19%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,552 is higher than the state median of $19,444. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,879 is higher than the state median of $18,398. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$6,038 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$4 MM
$5,713 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$24,552
$19,444
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$25,879
$18,398
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Animas School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Animas Middle School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Panther Dr
Animas, NM 88020
(575) 548-2299
Animas, NM 88020
(575) 548-2299
Gr: 5-6 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Animas 7-12 School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Panther Dr
Animas, NM 88020
(575) 548-2299
Animas, NM 88020
(575) 548-2299
Gr: 7-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Animas Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Panther Dr
Animas, NM 88020
(575) 548-2299
Animas, NM 88020
(575) 548-2299
Gr: PK-4 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Animas School District?
Animas School District manages 3 public schools serving 165 students.
What is the rank of Animas School District?
Animas School District is ranked #46 out of 140 school districts in New Mexico (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Animas School District?
51% of Animas School District students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Animas School District?
Animas School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What is Animas School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,879 is higher than the state median of $18,398. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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