Best Public Schools in San Jon, NM


Summary:

The city of San Jon, New Mexico is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: San Jon Elementary, San Jon Middle School, and San Jon High. These schools operate within the San Jon school district and serve a student population that faces significant economic disadvantages, with all three schools reporting a 100% free and reduced lunch rate.

Among the three schools, San Jon Middle School stands out as a consistent high performer, ranking in the top quarter of New Mexico middle schools for the past three school years and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's strong performance is particularly evident in English Language Arts, where 61% of students scored proficient or better, outpacing the state average of 39%. In contrast, San Jon Elementary has seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 45th out of 396 schools in 2018-2019 to 161st out of 433 schools in 2023-2024, with low Mathematics proficiency being a concern.

Despite the challenges faced by these small, rural schools, they have managed to maintain relatively low student-teacher ratios, with San Jon Middle School and San Jon Elementary both reporting a 9.7 student-teacher ratio, and San Jon High having an even lower ratio of 4.5. This suggests a more personalized learning environment, which could be a strength in addressing the unique needs of the student population.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Mexico Public Education Department.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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