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Cimarron High

Summary:

Cimarron High, a public high school serving grades 9-12 in the small town of Cimarron, New Mexico, has a student population of just 72 as of the 2022-2023 school year. Despite its small size, the school consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency, particularly in Language Arts and Science.

Cimarron High's academic performance is a standout, with 42% of students proficient in Language Arts and 47% proficient in Science, compared to the state averages of 38% and 34%, respectively. The school's 11th-grade Language Arts proficiency rate of 41.2% in 2021-2022 was significantly higher than the state average of 33.1%. Similarly, the school's Science proficiency rates for 11th grade (47.1%) and all grades (47.1%) in 2021-2022 were also higher than the state averages of 40.2% and 33.2%. However, the school's four-year graduation rates have fluctuated in recent years, ranging from a low of 63.7% in 2019-2020 to a high of 93.7% in 2020-2021, suggesting the need for more consistent strategies to support student success.

Cimarron High's small size, with a student-teacher ratio ranging from 7.7 to 9 students per teacher, may contribute to its personalized learning environment. However, the school also faces challenges, with 62.5% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Understanding how the school supports these students' academic and personal needs could provide valuable insights for other small, rural high schools facing similar circumstances.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 165 North Collison Ave
       Cimarron, NM  87714

(575) 376-2445

District: Cimarron

SchoolDigger Rank:
42nd of 170 New Mexico High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,101 Help


Feeder schools for Cimarron High:

Elementary:    Cimarron Elementary
    Eagle Nest Elementary
Middle:    Cimarron Middle
    Eagle Nest Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  9.0 Help
Number of students:  72

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
62.5%
White:
33.3%
African American:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cimarron High ranks better than 75.3% of high schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.25. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Cimarron High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (62.5%), White (33.3%), American Indian (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cimarron High is 9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cimarron High is $17,101.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Cimarron High:

SchoolDigger ranks Cimarron High 42nd of 170 New Mexico public high schools. (See Cimarron High in the ranking list.)

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Cimarron:

SchoolDigger ranks Cimarron 42nd of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cimarron High

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Rank History for all students at Cimarron High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 80.59 19th 129 85.3%
2006 53.02 62nd 134 53.7%
2007 85.52 17th 150 88.7%
2008 70.95 40th 146 72.6%
2009 76.33 29th 151 80.8%
2010 60.25 56th 154 63.6%
2011 79.89 28th 157 82.2%
2012 64.46 53rd 163 67.5%
2013 89.72 16th 177 91.0%
2014 69.32 46th 198 76.8%
2015 47.45 77th 193 60.1%
2016 57.20 50th 185 73.0%
2017 55.83 58th 158 63.3%
2018 59.52 55th 182 69.8%
2019 60.56 55th 181 69.6%
2022 62.86 49th 177 72.3%
2023 70.25 42nd 170 75.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cimarron High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.01 39th 164 76.2%
2019 61.69 44th 161 72.7%
2023 54.52 49th 157 68.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Cimarron High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 60.55 51st 144 64.6%
2022 59.16 54th 157 65.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Cimarron High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.09 50th 143 65.0%
2019 47.93 60th 151 60.3%
2022 62.90 52nd 159 67.3%
2023 79.48 30th 146 79.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cimarron High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.91 59th 133 55.6%
2019 53.92 56th 139 59.7%
2022 46.81 69th 150 54.0%
2023 60.03 43rd 132 67.4%
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Rank History for White students at Cimarron High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.32 57th 115 50.4%
2019 45.30 56th 109 48.6%
2022 45.14 67th 133 49.6%
2023 58.23 50th 157 68.2%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Cimarron High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 47 1 0 44 0 n/a n/a 0 92
1991 45 1 0 45 0 n/a n/a 0 91
1992 58 1 0 50 1 n/a n/a 0 110
1993 83 0 0 46 0 n/a n/a 0 129
1994 92 0 0 45 2 n/a n/a 0 139
1995 132 0 0 49 1 n/a n/a 0 182
1996 132 0 0 49 1 n/a n/a 0 182
1997 158 0 1 59 0 n/a n/a 0 218
1998 145 0 1 67 0 n/a n/a 0 213
1999 134 0 1 86 0 n/a n/a 0 221
2000 118 0 1 88 0 n/a n/a 0 207
2001 114 0 0 87 0 n/a n/a 0 201
2002 63 0 1 71 0 n/a n/a 0 135
2003 63 0 1 71 0 n/a n/a 0 135
2004 54 0 0 66 0 n/a n/a 0 120
2005 55 0 0 56 0 n/a n/a 0 111
2006 57 0 1 59 0 n/a n/a 0 117
2007 60 0 2 58 0 n/a n/a 0 120
2008 69 0 2 63 0 n/a n/a 0 134
2009 53 0 4 51 0 n/a n/a 0 108
2010 48 0 4 48 1 0 0 0 101
2011 29 0 1 37 0 0 0 0 67
2012 30 2 1 30 0 0 0 0 63
2013 31 1 1 27 1 0 0 0 61
2014 37 1 0 30 0 0 0 0 68
2015 40 1 0 33 0 0 0 0 74
2016 41 1 0 34 1 0 0 0 77
2017 42 2 0 38 1 0 0 0 83
2018 34 1 0 37 0 0 0 0 72
2019 33 1 0 39 0 0 1 0 74
2020 33 2 0 40 0 0 1 0 76
2021 22 1 1 43 0 0 0 0 67
2022 22 0 1 38 0 0 0 0 61
2023 24 1 0 45 1 0 1 0 72

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cimarron High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 92 8.7 10.5 n/a
1991 91 7.9 11.5 n/a
1992 110 8.4 13.0 n/a
1993 129 10.1 12.8 n/a
1994 139 11.1 12.5 n/a
1995 182 14.5 12.6 n/a
1996 182 14.5 12.6 n/a
1997 218 15.5 14.1 n/a
1998 213 15.7 13.6 n/a
1999 221 15.7 14.1 30.8
2000 207 16.4 12.6 28.5
2001 201 18.6 10.8 32.3
2002 135 12.3 11.0 40
2003 135 12.3 11.0 40
2004 120 12.6 9.5 45.8
2005 111 13.1 8.5 49.5
2006 117 13.1 8.9 53
2007 120 12.8 9.4 51.7
2008 134 10.4 12.9 44.8
2009 108 9.7 11.1 39.8
2010 101 12.6 7.9 45.5
2011 67 8.3 7.9 52.2
2012 63 6.7 9.2 52.4
2013 61 7.6 7.9 54.1
2014 68 8.0 8.5 54.4
2015 74 8.0 9.2 48.6
2016 77 9.0 8.5 61
2017 83 8.9 9.2 67.5
2018 72 8.5 8.3 66.7
2019 74 7.4 9.9 77
2020 76 8.2 9.2 63.2
2021 67 8.1 8.2 76.1
2022 61 7.9 7.7 59
2023 72 8.0 9.0 62.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cimarron High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 92 8.7 10.5 n/a
1991 91 7.9 11.5 n/a
1992 110 8.4 13.0 n/a
1993 129 10.1 12.8 n/a
1994 139 11.1 12.5 n/a
1995 182 14.5 12.6 n/a
1996 182 14.5 12.6 n/a
1997 218 15.5 14.1 n/a
1998 213 15.7 13.6 n/a
1999 221 15.7 14.1 30.8
2000 207 16.4 12.6 28.5
2001 201 18.6 10.8 32.3
2002 135 12.3 11.0 40
2003 135 12.3 11.0 40
2004 120 12.6 9.5 45.8
2005 111 13.1 8.5 49.5
2006 117 13.1 8.9 53
2007 120 12.8 9.4 51.7
2008 134 10.4 12.9 44.8
2009 108 9.7 11.1 39.8
2010 101 12.6 7.9 45.5
2011 67 8.3 7.9 52.2
2012 63 6.7 9.2 52.4
2013 61 7.6 7.9 54.1
2014 68 8.0 8.5 54.4
2015 74 8.0 9.2 48.6
2016 77 9.0 8.5 61
2017 83 8.9 9.2 67.5
2018 72 8.5 8.3 66.7
2019 74 7.4 9.9 77
2020 76 8.2 9.2 63.2
2021 67 8.1 8.2 76.1
2022 61 7.9 7.7 59
2023 72 8.0 9.0 62.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cimarron High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $17,101

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cimarron High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 55th of 181 High schoolsRanks 42nd of 170 High schools
 5.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Language Arts (Cimarron High)3841.2
 3.2%
   11th Grade Language Arts (Cimarron)4741.4
 5.6%
   11th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)4033.1
 6.9%
11th Grade Science (Cimarron High)3647.1
 11.1%
   11th Grade Science (Cimarron)4341.4
 1.6%
   11th Grade Science (New Mexico)2540.2
 15.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students7472
 2.7%
African American11
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic3945
 15.4%
Pacific Islander00
White3324
 27.3%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77%62.5%
 14.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cimarron High

Cimarron High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cimarron Elementary
Elementary : Eagle Nest Elementary
Middle : Cimarron Middle
Middle : Eagle Nest Middle

Students at Cimarron High are 63% Hispanic, 33% White, 1% African American, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 72 students attended Cimarron High.

Cimarron High ranks 42nd of 170 New Mexico high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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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.

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