For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 833 students in Raton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Raton School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
3 Schools
926 Schools
# Students
833 Students
318,116 Students
# Teachers
67 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Raton School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 140 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#70 out of 141 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)75-79%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.56
% American Indian
1%
12%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
74%
62%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
25%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,852 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,546 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,852
$14,756
Spending / Student
$15,546
$14,121
Best Raton School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Raton Intermediate
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 South Third
Raton, NM 87740
(575) 445-9881
Raton, NM 87740
(575) 445-9881
Grades: 3-6
| 244 students
Rank: #22.
Raton High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1535 Tiger Circle
Raton, NM 87740
(575) 445-9261
Raton, NM 87740
(575) 445-9261
Grades: 7-12
| 351 students
Rank: n/an/a
700 East 4th
Raton, NM 87740
(575) 445-9261
Raton, NM 87740
(575) 445-9261
Grades: PK-2
| 238 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Raton School District?
Raton School District manages 3 public schools serving 833 students.
What is the rank of Raton School District?
Raton School District is ranked #76 out of 140 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Raton School District?
74% of Raton School District students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Raton School District?
Raton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Raton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,546 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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