Fort Sumner School District
School District · Fort Sumner, New Mexico
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,593
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.6:1
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,593
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.6:1
Evaluating Fort Sumner?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Fort Sumner as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Fort Sumner Elementary
Fort Sumner · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Fort Sumner Middle
Fort Sumner · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Fort Sumner High
Fort Sumner · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Mexico rank
#14 of 88
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.5
above New Mexico avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,593
+$3,622 vs New Mexico median
District size
267 students
Smaller than New Mexico median
The short answer
Fort Sumner ranks #14 of 88 New Mexico districts by overall school rating. Fort Sumner's schools with real test data average 7.7/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Fort Sumner Elementary (8.0/10), Fort Sumner Middle (8.0/10), and Fort Sumner High (7.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Fort Sumner
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Sumner Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Fort Sumner Middle | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Fort Sumner High | 7.2 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Fort Sumner
Fort Sumner is a Fort Sumner, New Mexico school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 267 students with a student-teacher ratio of 8.6:1. The district invests $22,593 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.7/10, Fort Sumner is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Fort Sumner Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Fort Sumner students show an average math proficiency of 38.7% and ELA proficiency of 54.5%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Fort Sumner, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Fort Sumner with test data.
Schools in Fort Sumner
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New Mexico
- City
- Fort Sumner
- Total Enrollment
- 267
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Fort Sumner?
Fort Sumner has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Fort Sumner?
The average composite rating for Fort Sumner is 7.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Fort Sumner?
Fort Sumner spends $22,593 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Fort Sumner?
The average student-teacher ratio in Fort Sumner is 8.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Fort Sumner?
Fort Sumner Elementary is the highest-rated school in Fort Sumner with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in Fort Sumner?
Across schools in Fort Sumner with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Fort Sumner compare to other districts in New Mexico?
Fort Sumner has an average school rating of 7.7/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Mexico by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 38.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.5%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Mexico Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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