Excellent
#41 of 864 schools in NM
Top 5% in state
Cimarron Middle
Middle School · Cimarron · Cimarron, NM
A middle school in Cimarron, NM where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
132 N. COLLISON AVE., Cimarron, NM 87714
- Math 45% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cimarron Middle score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 30 points since 2019, reaching 45% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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
50%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Cimarron Middle 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- 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.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in CIMARRON
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Nest MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 5–8 | Not available | 75 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Cimarron
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 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 Middle is listed in CIMARRON; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cimarron Middle
Cimarron Middle is a public middle school in Cimarron, NM, part of Cimarron, serving approximately 40 students in grades 5th-8th with a 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #41 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cimarron Middle
What grades does Cimarron Middle serve?
Cimarron Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Cimarron Middle?
Cimarron Middle has an enrollment of approximately 40 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cimarron Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Cimarron Middle is 6.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cimarron Middle rank in NM?
Cimarron Middle ranks #41 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Cimarron Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Cimarron Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cimarron Middle has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cimarron Middle a charter school?
No, Cimarron Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cimarron Middle a Title I school?
No, Cimarron Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cimarron Middle?
50.0% of students at Cimarron Middle 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 40
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Colfax County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.5%
- Phone
- (575) 376-2445
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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