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#354 of 864 schools in NM

Top 41% in state

Raton Intermediate

Elementary School · Raton · Raton, NM

An elementary school in Raton, NM where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

500 SOUTH THIRD, Raton, NM 87740

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 39% proficient (2022)
  • 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.6:1
District spending per student$16,353
Chronic Absenteeism37.3%

Students at Raton Intermediate score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency39%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 16 points since 2017, reaching 32% in 2022.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
36%
ELA
56%
2010
Math
38%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
41%
ELA
45%
2012
Math
40%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
53%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
13%
2015
Math
18%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
26%
2017
Math
16%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

Based on 23 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

50.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Raton Intermediate 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 57Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,476/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Raton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$52,856

Median home value

$157,000

Median rent

$734/mo

College educated

19.5%

Homeownership

72.6%

Poverty rate

18.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87740; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Raton

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$16,353NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
27.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Raton Intermediate is listed in RATON; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Raton Intermediate

Raton Intermediate is a public elementary school in Raton, NM, part of Raton, serving approximately 244 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #354 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Raton Intermediate

What grades does Raton Intermediate serve?

Raton Intermediate serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.

How many students attend Raton Intermediate?

Raton Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 244 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Raton Intermediate?

The student-teacher ratio at Raton Intermediate is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Raton Intermediate rank in NM?

Raton Intermediate ranks #354 of 864 schools in NM.

What is Raton Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?

Raton Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Raton Intermediate?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Raton Intermediate has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Raton Intermediate a charter school?

No, Raton Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Raton Intermediate a Title I school?

No, Raton Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Raton Intermediate?

50.4% of students at Raton Intermediate 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
3rd – 6th
Enrollment
244
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Colfax County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.3%
Area population (ZIP 87740)
7,055
Area median age
46.3
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 87740; 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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