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San Jon School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 123 students in San Jon School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in San Jon School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% 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
916 Schools
# Students
123 Students
310,536 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
22,958 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
San Jon School District, which is ranked within the top 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 50% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#62 out of 141 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
24%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
33%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥50%
77%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20%
43.1%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.56
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
11%
Showing 2009–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
1%
Showing 2005–2022. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
60%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
35%
19%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,366 is higher than the state median of $19,444. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,789 is higher than the state median of $18,398. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$6,038 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$4 MM
$5,713 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$28,366
$19,444
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$28,789
$18,398
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best San Jon School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
San Jon High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7th And Elm Streets
San Jon, NM 88434
(575) 576-2466
San Jon, NM 88434
(575) 576-2466
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
San Jon Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7th And Elm Streets
San Jon, NM 88434
(575) 576-2466
San Jon, NM 88434
(575) 576-2466
Gr: 6-8 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
San Jon Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7th And Elm Streets
San Jon, NM 88434
(575) 576-2466
San Jon, NM 88434
(575) 576-2466
Gr: PK-5 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to San Jon School District?
San Jon School District manages 3 public schools serving 123 students.
What is the rank of San Jon School District?
San Jon School District is ranked #62 out of 140 school districts in New Mexico (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in San Jon School District?
60% of San Jon School District students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of San Jon School District?
San Jon School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What is San Jon School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,789 is higher than the state median of $18,398. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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