Cobre School District

900 Central Avenue
Bayard, NM 88023
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Cobre School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 973 students in Cobre School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Cobre School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
6 Schools
926 Schools
# Students
973 Students
318,116 Students
# Teachers
93 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Cobre School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 143 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NM)
#111 out of 144 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
16%
24%
27%
34%
27%
33%
(20-21)
85-89%
66%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.20
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
12%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
89%
62%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
10%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,245 is higher than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,446 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NM)
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,245
$14,756
Spending / Student
$20,446
$14,121

Best Cobre School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
San Lorenzo Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5 Galaz St
Hanover, NM 88041
(575) 537-4011
Grades: PK-5
| 71 students
Rank: #22.
Hurley Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Carasco Ave
Hurley, NM 88043
(575) 537-4011
Grades: PK-5
| 121 students
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
211 Cedar St
Santa Clara, NM 88026
(575) 537-4011
Grades: PK-5
| 136 students
Rank: #44.
Bayard Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Park St
Bayard, NM 88023
(575) 537-4011
Grades: PK-5
| 163 students
Rank: #55.
Snell Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Tom Foy Blvd
Bayard, NM 88023
(575) 537-4011
Grades: 6-8
| 201 students
Rank: #66.
Cobre High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Tom Foy Blvd
Bayard, NM 88023
(575) 537-4020
Grades: 9-12
| 281 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Cobre School District?
Cobre School District manages 6 public schools serving 973 students.
What is the rank of Cobre School District?
Cobre School District is ranked #119 out of 143 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 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 graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cobre School District?
89% of Cobre School District students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cobre School District?
Cobre School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Cobre School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,446 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 973 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : 85-89% (Top 20% in NM)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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