Raton Public Schools School District

1550 Tiger Circle
Raton, NM 87740
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 843 students in Raton Public Schools 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 Raton Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 58% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
3 Schools
933 Schools
# Students
843 Students
323,300 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
22,307 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Raton Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 84 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has increased from 65-69% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NM)
#46 out of 85 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Raton Public Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40-59%
25%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Raton Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40-59%
58%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Raton Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
75-79%
66%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Raton Public Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.56
# American Indian Students
5 Students
38,903 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
12%
# Asian Students
3 Students
3,736 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
599 Students
200,203 Students
% Hispanic Students
71%
62%
# Black Students
6 Students
5,610 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
230 Students
67,120 Students
% White Students
27%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
375 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
7,360 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
2%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
54
9,280
# Students in K Grade:
62
22,015
# Students in 1st Grade:
70
21,669
# Students in 2nd Grade:
68
22,459
# Students in 3rd Grade:
54
22,821
# Students in 4th Grade:
51
22,913
# Students in 5th Grade:
58
23,585
# Students in 6th Grade:
63
24,066
# Students in 7th Grade:
71
25,599
# Students in 8th Grade:
63
26,187
# Students in 9th Grade:
60
31,588
# Students in 10th Grade:
61
25,847
# Students in 11th Grade:
57
23,252
# Students in 12th Grade:
51
22,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,688 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,520. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,362 is higher than the state median of $13,895. The school district spending/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NM)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$4,694 MM
This chart display total revenue of Raton Public Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$13 MM
$4,492 MM
This chart display total spending of Raton Public Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,688
$14,520
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Raton Public Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,362
$13,895
This chart display average spending per public school student in Raton Public Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Raton Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Raton High School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1535 Tiger Circle
Raton, NM 87740
(575) 445-9261
Grades: 7-12
| 363 students
Rank: #22.
Raton Intermediate
Math: 15% | Reading: 25%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 South Third
Raton, NM 87740
(575) 445-9881
Grades: 3-6
| 226 students
Rank: n/an/a
700 East 4th
Raton, NM 87740
(575) 445-9261
Grades: PK-2
| 254 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Raton Public Schools School District?
Raton Public Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 843 students.
What is the rank of Raton Public Schools School District?
Raton Public Schools School District is ranked #10 out of 84 school districts in New Mexico (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Raton Public Schools School District?
71% of Raton Public Schools School District students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Raton Public Schools School District?
Raton Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Raton Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,362 is higher than the state median of $13,895. The school district spending/student has grown by 39% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 843 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : 75-79% (Top 50% in NM)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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