For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 831 students in Raton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Raton School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
3 Schools
917 Schools
# Students
831 Students
310,735 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
22,973 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Raton 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#70 out of 141 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)85-89%
77%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)43.5%
43.1%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
75%
63%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
24%
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,886 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,107. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,584 is higher than the state median of $14,456. The school district spending/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,886
$15,107
Spending / Student
$15,584
$14,456
Best Raton School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Raton Intermediate
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 South Third
Raton, NM 87740
(575) 445-9881
Raton, NM 87740
(575) 445-9881
Gr: 3-6 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Raton High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1535 Tiger Circle
Raton, NM 87740
(575) 445-9261
Raton, NM 87740
(575) 445-9261
Gr: 7-12 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
700 East 4th
Raton, NM 87740
(575) 445-9261
Raton, NM 87740
(575) 445-9261
Gr: PK-2 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Raton School District?
Raton School District manages 3 public schools serving 831 students.
What is the rank of Raton School District?
Raton School District is ranked #76 out of 140 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Raton School District?
75% of Raton School District students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Raton School District?
Raton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What is Raton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,584 is higher than the state median of $14,456. The school district spending/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
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