Top Rankings
Cimarron School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 339 students in Cimarron 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 Cimarron School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% 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
6 Schools
918 Schools
# Students
339 Students
310,736 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
22,973 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cimarron 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 70% has decreased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#42 out of 141 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥90%
66%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)22.3%
43.1%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.56
% American Indian
1%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
56%
63%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
37%
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,068 is higher than the state median of $15,107. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,953 is higher than the state median of $14,456. The school district spending/student has grown by 40% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,068
$15,107
Spending / Student
$27,953
$14,456
Best Cimarron School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Moreno Valley High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
56 Camino Grande
Angel Fire, NM 87710
(575) 377-3100
Angel Fire, NM 87710
(575) 377-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Cimarron Middle School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
132 North Collison Ave
Cimarron, NM 87714
(575) 376-2445
Cimarron, NM 87714
(575) 376-2445
Gr: 5-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Cimarron Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
132 North Collison Ave
Cimarron, NM 87714
(575) 376-2445
Cimarron, NM 87714
(575) 376-2445
Gr: PK-4 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Cimarron High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
165 North Collison Ave
Cimarron, NM 87714
(575) 376-2445
Cimarron, NM 87714
(575) 376-2445
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Eagle Nest Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
225 Lake St
Eagle Nest, NM 87718
(575) 376-2445
Eagle Nest, NM 87718
(575) 376-2445
Gr: 5-8 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
Eagle Nest Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
132 North Collison
Eagle Nest, NM 87718
(575) 376-2445
Eagle Nest, NM 87718
(575) 376-2445
Gr: PK-4 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cimarron School District?
Cimarron School District manages 6 public schools serving 339 students.
What is the rank of Cimarron School District?
Cimarron School District is ranked #52 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cimarron School District?
56% of Cimarron School District students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cimarron School District?
Cimarron School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What is Cimarron School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,953 is higher than the state median of $14,456. The school district spending/student has grown by 40% over four school years.
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