Top Rankings
Cloudcroft School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 426 students in Cloudcroft School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Cloudcroft School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
3 Schools
925 Schools
# Students
426 Students
317,975 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
22,004 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cloudcroft School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#17 out of 141 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥90%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.56
% American Indian
1%
12%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
22%
62%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
71%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,178 is higher than the state median of $14,763. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,843 is higher than the state median of $14,127. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,178
$14,763
Spending / Student
$17,843
$14,127
Best Cloudcroft School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cloudcroft Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
810 James Canyon Hwy
Cloudcroft, NM 88317
(575) 601-4416
Cloudcroft, NM 88317
(575) 601-4416
Gr: 6-8 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Cloudcroft Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
810 James Canyon Hwy
Cloudcroft, NM 88317
(575) 601-4416
Cloudcroft, NM 88317
(575) 601-4416
Gr: PK-5 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Cloudcroft High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
310 James Canyon Hwy
Cloudcroft, NM 88317
(575) 601-4416
Cloudcroft, NM 88317
(575) 601-4416
Gr: 9-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cloudcroft School District?
Cloudcroft School District manages 3 public schools serving 426 students.
What is the rank of Cloudcroft School District?
Cloudcroft School District is ranked #18 out of 140 school districts in New Mexico (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cloudcroft School District?
71% of Cloudcroft School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cloudcroft School District?
Cloudcroft School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Cloudcroft School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,843 is higher than the state median of $14,127. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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