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 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 429 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 34% 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
429 Students
310,536 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
22,958 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
24%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
34%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
33%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥90%
77%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)27.7%
43.1%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.56
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
11%
Showing 2009–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
1%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
24%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
2%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% White
66%
19%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,869 is higher than the state median of $19,444. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,317 is higher than the state median of $18,398. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$6,038 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$9 MM
$5,713 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$22,869
$19,444
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$20,317
$18,398
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Cloudcroft School District Public Schools (2026-27)
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 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cloudcroft School District?
Cloudcroft School District manages 3 public schools serving 429 students.
What is the rank of Cloudcroft School District?
Cloudcroft School District is ranked #19 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?
66% of Cloudcroft School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% 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 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What is Cloudcroft School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,317 is higher than the state median of $18,398. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
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