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
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.
Overall District Rank
#46 out of 85 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
58%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,688
$14,520
Spending / Student
$15,362
$13,895
Best Raton Public Schools School District Public Schools (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.
Raton Intermediate
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 South Third
Raton, NM 87740
(575) 445-9881
Raton, NM 87740
(575) 445-9881
Grades: 3-6
| 226 students
Rank: n/an/a
700 East 4th
Raton, NM 87740
(575) 445-9261
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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