Grants School District
School District · Grants, New Mexico
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
12
7 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,276
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
12
7 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,276
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Evaluating Grants?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Grants as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
San Rafael Elementary
Grants · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cubero Elementary
Grants · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Milan Elementary
Grants · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Mexico rank
#35 of 88
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above New Mexico avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,276
+$1,305 vs New Mexico median
District size
3,240 students
Much larger than New Mexico median
The short answer
Grants ranks #35 of 88 New Mexico districts by overall school rating. Grants's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are San Rafael Elementary (8.6/10), Cubero Elementary (8.2/10), and Milan Elementary (8.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.6/10 despite 94% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Grants schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Grants
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (12 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Rafael Elementary | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Cubero Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Milan Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Seboyeta Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Mesa View Elementary | 7.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Bluewater Elementary | 7.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Mount Taylor Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Los Alamitos Middle | 5.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Gccs Early College High School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Laguna-acoma Middle | 5.6 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Grants
Grants is a Grants, New Mexico school district serving 12 schools. The district educates 3,240 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.2:1. The district invests $20,276 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Grants demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is San Rafael Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Grants students show an average math proficiency of 25.5% and ELA proficiency of 36.0%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Grants, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Grants with test data.
Schools in Grants
12 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 2
District Details
- State
- New Mexico
- City
- Grants
- Total Enrollment
- 3,240
- Teachers (FTE)
- 289
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Grants?
Grants has 12 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Grants?
The average composite rating for Grants is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Grants?
Grants spends $20,276 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Grants?
The average student-teacher ratio in Grants is 11.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Grants?
San Rafael Elementary is the highest-rated school in Grants with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Grants?
Across schools in Grants with test data, the average math proficiency is 25.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 36.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Grants compare to other districts in New Mexico?
Grants has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 12 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
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 25.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 36.0%
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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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