For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 721 students in Cuba School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Cuba School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
3 Schools
916 Schools
# Students
721 Students
310,536 Students
# Teachers
72 Teachers
22,958 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cuba School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 140 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#141 out of 141 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)5%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)85-89%
77%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)82.4%
43.1%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.56
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
68%
11%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
22%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
4%
19%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $38,071 is higher than the state median of $19,444. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $36,551 is higher than the state median of $18,398. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$6,038 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$26 MM
$5,713 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$38,071
$19,444
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$36,551
$18,398
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Cuba School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cuba Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
50 County Rd 13
Cuba, NM 87013
(575) 289-3211
Cuba, NM 87013
(575) 289-3211
Gr: 6-8 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Cuba High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
50 County Rd 13 Bldg 53
Cuba, NM 87013
(575) 289-3211
Cuba, NM 87013
(575) 289-3211
Gr: 9-12 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Cuba Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
50 County Rd 13 Bldg 51
Cuba, NM 87013
(575) 289-3211
Cuba, NM 87013
(575) 289-3211
Gr: PK-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cuba School District?
Cuba School District manages 3 public schools serving 721 students.
What is the rank of Cuba School District?
Cuba School District is ranked #140 out of 140 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Cuba School District?
68% of Cuba School District students are American Indian, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cuba School District?
Cuba School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What is Cuba School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $36,551 is higher than the state median of $18,398. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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