For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 546 students in Colfax County, NM.
The top ranked public middle schools in Colfax County, NM are Raton High School, Maxwell Middle School and Cimarron Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colfax County, NM public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Colfax County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Colfax County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Raton High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1535 Tiger Circle
Raton, NM 87740
(575) 445-9261
Raton, NM 87740
(575) 445-9261
Grades: 7-12
| 363 students
Rank: #22.
Maxwell Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4th St And Parque
Maxwell, NM 87728
(575) 375-2371
Maxwell, NM 87728
(575) 375-2371
Grades: 7-8
| 20 students
Rank: #33.
Cimarron Middle School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
132 North Collison Ave
Cimarron, NM 87714
(575) 376-2445
Cimarron, NM 87714
(575) 376-2445
Grades: 5-8
| 46 students
Rank: #44.
Springer High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1401 8th St
Springer, NM 87747
(575) 483-3432
Springer, NM 87747
(575) 483-3432
Grades: 7-12
| 49 students
Rank: #55.
Eagle Nest Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
225 Lake St
Eagle Nest, NM 87718
(575) 376-2445
Eagle Nest, NM 87718
(575) 376-2445
Grades: 5-8
| 68 students
Rank: n/an/a
Springer Correctional Facility
Alternative School
201 Hwy 468
Springer, NM 87747
(575) 483-3100
Springer, NM 87747
(575) 483-3100
Grades: 8-12
| 0 students
Colfax County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
700 North 2nd
Raton, NM 87740
(505) 445-9111
Raton, NM 87740
(505) 445-9111
Grades: 2-3
| 132 students
P.o. Box 308
Springer, NM 87747
(505) 483-2482
Springer, NM 87747
(505) 483-2482
Grades: PK
| 6 students
800 South 3rd
Raton, NM 87740
(505) 445-9111
Raton, NM 87740
(505) 445-9111
Grades: 4-5
| 156 students
1351 8th St
Springer, NM 87747
(505) 483-2482
Springer, NM 87747
(505) 483-2482
Grades: 6-8
| 42 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Colfax County, NM?
The top ranked public middle schools in Colfax County, NM include Raton High School, Maxwell Middle School and Cimarron Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Colfax County, NM?
6 public middle schools are located in Colfax County, NM.
What is the racial composition of students in Colfax County, NM?
Colfax County, NM public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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