Cimarron School District

125 N. Collison Ave.
Cimarron, NM 87714
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

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 2026-27 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
916 Schools
# Students
339 Students
310,536 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
22,958 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.
This School District
State Average (NM)
#42 out of 141 school districts
(Top 30%)
25%
24%
42%
34%
40-44%
33%
70%
76.5%
(2022-23)
22.3%
43.1%

Students by Ethnicity:

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 $15,117. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,953 is higher than the state median of $14,466. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NM)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,068
$15,117
Spending / Student
$27,953
$14,466

Best Cimarron School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Moreno Valley High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
56 Camino Grande
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:
9/
10
Top 20%
132 North Collison Ave
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:
7/
10
Top 50%
132 North Collison Ave
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:
7/
10
Top 50%
165 North Collison Ave
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
225 Lake St
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
132 North Collison
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 #51 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 $14,466. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 339 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : 70% (Top 50% in NM)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 25% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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