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#272 of 864 schools in NM
Top 31% in state
Cimarron High
High School · Cimarron · Cimarron, NM
A high school in Cimarron, NM where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
165 N. COLLISON AVE., Cimarron, NM 87714
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Cimarron High score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 30% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Cimarron High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$36,964
Median home value
$143,500
Median rent
$659/mo
College educated
28.7%
Homeownership
57.7%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87714; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in CIMARRON
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moreno Valley HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 50 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Cimarron
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $23,214NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cimarron High is listed in CIMARRON; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cimarron High
Cimarron High is a public high school in Cimarron, NM, part of Cimarron, serving approximately 76 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #272 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cimarron High
What grades does Cimarron High serve?
Cimarron High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Cimarron High?
Cimarron High has an enrollment of approximately 76 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cimarron High?
The student-teacher ratio at Cimarron High is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cimarron High rank in NM?
Cimarron High ranks #272 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Cimarron High's MySchoolScout rating?
Cimarron High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cimarron High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cimarron High has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cimarron High a charter school?
No, Cimarron High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cimarron High a Title I school?
No, Cimarron High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cimarron High?
55.3% of students at Cimarron High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 76
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Colfax County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.4%
- Phone
- (575) 376-2445
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 87714)
- 811
- Area median age
- 49.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 87714; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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