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Raton High

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Raton High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Raton, New Mexico, with a total enrollment of 359 students. The school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the years, currently ranking 95th out of 190 New Mexico high schools with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Raton High's performance is generally below the state average, with proficiency rates of 38% in English Language Arts, 18% in Mathematics, and 39% in Science, compared to the state averages of 39%, 25%, and 36%, respectively. The school's SAT scores are also below the state average, with 33% proficiency in English Language Arts and 7% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 34% and 11%. Raton High's four-year graduation rate of 76.7% in 2022-2023 is slightly below the state average. The school serves a diverse student population, with Hispanic students making up the largest demographic group, and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 100% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

While Raton High has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, the school has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in academic proficiency, particularly in Mathematics. The school's fluctuating statewide ranking and performance disparities among student subgroups suggest the need for targeted interventions and a more comprehensive approach to school improvement. Understanding the factors contributing to these challenges, such as the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, could help the school develop strategies to support all students and improve their academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 1535 Tiger Circle
       Raton, NM  87740

(575) 445-9261

District: Raton

SchoolDigger Rank:
95th of 190 New Mexico High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,012 Help


Feeder schools for Raton High:

Elementary:    Longfellow Elementary
    Raton Intermediate

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  359

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
69.6%
White:
28.1%
American Indian:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Raton High ranks better than 54.9% of middle schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details Raton High ranks worse than 50% of high schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.26. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Raton High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (69.6%), White (28.1%), American Indian (1.1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Raton High is 14.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Raton High is $9,012.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Raton High:

SchoolDigger ranks Raton High 106th of 235 New Mexico public middle schools. (See Raton High in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Raton High 95th of 190 New Mexico public high schools. (See Raton High in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Raton High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Raton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 32.24 142nd 208 31.7%
2017 42.93 92nd 176 47.7%
2018 49.77 82nd 186 55.9%
2019 38.32 113th 200 43.5%
2022 22.24 171st 232 26.3%
2023 46.10 113th 239 52.7%
2024 46.60 106th 235 54.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Raton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.74 42nd 168 75.0%
2019 49.76 70th 175 60.0%
2022 26.90 144th 223 35.4%
2023 49.92 94th 227 58.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Raton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.29 29th 156 81.4%
2019 35.81 94th 160 41.3%
2022 37.39 101st 220 54.1%
2023 40.89 110th 213 48.4%
2024 41.49 112th 217 48.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Raton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.62 66th 151 56.3%
2019 37.19 86th 152 43.4%
2022 17.35 166th 213 22.1%
2023 44.85 106th 221 52.0%
2024 48.31 92nd 219 58.0%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Raton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.51 82nd 149 45.0%
2019 31.62 98th 150 34.7%
2022 18.59 156th 214 27.1%
2023 43.94 98th 204 52.0%
2024 39.39 114th 206 44.7%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Raton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.80 39th 120 67.5%
2019 40.72 65th 121 46.3%
2022 35.51 123rd 187 34.2%
2023 39.49 126th 229 45.0%
2024 45.86 94th 181 48.1%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Raton High

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Rank History for all high school students at Raton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 57.07 54th 129 58.1%
2006 68.28 39th 134 70.9%
2007 64.61 47th 150 68.7%
2008 70.92 41st 146 71.9%
2009 55.74 66th 151 56.3%
2010 54.19 67th 154 56.5%
2011 57.60 66th 157 58.0%
2012 65.26 49th 163 69.9%
2013 45.79 105th 177 40.7%
2014 49.87 101st 198 49.0%
2015 49.22 73rd 193 62.2%
2016 56.94 51st 185 72.4%
2017 36.34 89th 158 43.7%
2018 38.24 89th 182 51.1%
2019 31.53 113th 181 37.6%
2022 42.02 80th 177 54.8%
2023 46.10 71st 170 58.2%
2024 40.26 95th 190 50.0%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Raton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 59.64 21st 62 66.1%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Raton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.21 68th 164 58.5%
2019 40.31 86th 161 46.6%
2022 53.32 46th 154 70.1%
2023 49.92 58th 157 63.1%
2024 44.47 67th 154 56.5%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Raton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.13 70th 145 51.7%
2019 32.30 101st 144 29.9%
2022 51.96 64th 157 59.2%
2023 40.89 65th 143 54.5%
2024 37.39 88th 153 42.5%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Raton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.85 91st 143 36.4%
2019 40.01 76th 151 49.7%
2022 29.97 113th 159 28.9%
2023 44.85 71st 146 51.4%
2024 47.97 58th 159 63.5%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Raton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.81 71st 133 46.6%
2019 28.74 98th 139 29.5%
2022 39.20 82nd 150 45.3%
2023 43.94 55th 132 58.3%
2024 43.73 68th 142 52.1%
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Rank History for high school White students at Raton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.17 84th 115 27.0%
2019 23.67 85th 109 22.0%
2022 47.58 61st 133 54.1%
2023 39.49 82nd 157 47.8%
2024 36.47 92nd 155 40.6%
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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 Raton High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 229 0 0 286 2 n/a n/a 0 517
1991 222 0 12 277 6 n/a n/a 0 517
1992 236 0 3 292 18 n/a n/a 0 549
1993 216 0 13 302 4 n/a n/a 0 535
1994 208 4 9 288 4 n/a n/a 0 513
1995 212 1 3 276 3 n/a n/a 0 495
1996 212 1 3 276 3 n/a n/a 0 495
1997 208 0 6 285 3 n/a n/a 0 502
1998 193 1 0 278 2 n/a n/a 0 474
1999 174 0 0 275 1 n/a n/a 0 450
2000 153 1 1 240 1 n/a n/a 0 396
2001 150 1 1 252 0 n/a n/a 0 404
2002 175 2 1 272 0 n/a n/a 0 450
2003 175 2 1 272 0 n/a n/a 0 450
2004 151 1 0 264 0 n/a n/a 0 416
2005 148 2 2 265 2 n/a n/a 0 419
2006 143 2 2 248 0 n/a n/a 0 395
2007 153 2 2 229 1 n/a n/a 0 387
2008 150 0 3 232 1 n/a n/a 0 386
2009 150 0 1 235 4 n/a n/a 0 390
2010 156 0 1 228 4 0 0 0 389
2011 145 0 1 231 2 0 0 0 379
2012 129 0 1 220 4 0 0 0 354
2013 119 0 1 204 4 0 0 0 328
2014 96 0 0 179 5 1 0 0 281
2015 82 2 0 150 6 2 0 0 242
2016 124 4 1 251 5 2 0 0 387
2017 124 5 2 279 5 1 0 0 416
2018 115 4 2 261 5 3 0 0 390
2019 121 6 2 260 4 0 0 0 393
2020 115 3 2 273 6 0 0 0 399
2021 100 5 2 264 4 0 0 0 375
2022 102 6 1 250 4 0 0 0 363
2023 101 3 0 250 4 0 1 0 359

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 Raton High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 517 26.4 19.5 n/a
1991 517 25.9 19.9 n/a
1992 549 26.8 20.4 n/a
1993 535 26.8 20.0 n/a
1994 513 28.9 17.8 n/a
1995 495 24.4 20.3 n/a
1996 495 24.4 20.3 n/a
1997 502 24.7 20.3 n/a
1998 474 25.3 18.7 n/a
1999 450 26.2 17.2 21.1
2000 396 27.9 14.2 28
2001 404 24.9 16.2 51.2
2002 450 28.0 16.1 33.3
2003 450 28.0 16.1 33.3
2004 416 29.2 14.2 78.1
2005 419 29.5 14.2 92.6
2006 395 30.5 13.0 32.7
2007 387 31.0 12.5 46.8
2008 386 30.0 12.9 29
2009 390 28.4 13.7 44.9
2010 389 27.3 14.2 50.9
2011 379 28.3 13.3 52.5
2012 354 26.3 13.4 55.1
2013 328 25.3 12.9 59.1
2014 281 24.9 11.2 63
2015 242 23.0 10.5 58.3
2016 387 33.0 11.7 98.4
2017 416 31.9 13.0 100
2018 390 27.6 14.1 100
2019 393 27.9 14.0 99.7
2020 399 27.7 14.3 100
2021 375 29.0 12.9 100
2022 363 24.3 14.9 100
2023 359 25.2 14.2 n/a

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 Raton High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 517 26.4 19.5 n/a
1991 517 25.9 19.9 n/a
1992 549 26.8 20.4 n/a
1993 535 26.8 20.0 n/a
1994 513 28.9 17.8 n/a
1995 495 24.4 20.3 n/a
1996 495 24.4 20.3 n/a
1997 502 24.7 20.3 n/a
1998 474 25.3 18.7 n/a
1999 450 26.2 17.2 21.1
2000 396 27.9 14.2 28
2001 404 24.9 16.2 51.2
2002 450 28.0 16.1 33.3
2003 450 28.0 16.1 33.3
2004 416 29.2 14.2 78.1
2005 419 29.5 14.2 92.6
2006 395 30.5 13.0 32.7
2007 387 31.0 12.5 46.8
2008 386 30.0 12.9 29
2009 390 28.4 13.7 44.9
2010 389 27.3 14.2 50.9
2011 379 28.3 13.3 52.5
2012 354 26.3 13.4 55.1
2013 328 25.3 12.9 59.1
2014 281 24.9 11.2 63
2015 242 23.0 10.5 58.3
2016 387 33.0 11.7 98.4
2017 416 31.9 13.0 100
2018 390 27.6 14.1 100
2019 393 27.9 14.0 99.7
2020 399 27.7 14.3 100
2021 375 29.0 12.9 100
2022 363 24.3 14.9 100
2023 359 25.2 14.2 n/a

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 Raton High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,012

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Raton 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 113th of 200 Middle schoolsRanks 113th of 239 Middle schools
 9.2%
Ranks 113th of 181 High schoolsRanks 71st of 170 High schools
 20.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade Language Arts (Raton High)2921.1
 7.9%
   7th Grade Language Arts (Raton)2921.1
 7.9%
   7th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3134.8
 3.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Raton High)169.2
 6.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Raton)169.2
 6.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1924.8
 5.8%
8th Grade Language Arts (Raton High)1716.1
 0.9%
   8th Grade Language Arts (Raton)1716.1
 0.9%
   8th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3133.2
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Raton High)1414.3
 0.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Raton)1414.3
 0.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2019.7
 0.3%
11th Grade Language Arts (Raton High)3133.3
 2.3%
   11th Grade Language Arts (Raton)3233.3
 1.3%
   11th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)4033.1
 6.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Raton High)810.4
 2.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Raton)810.4
 2.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1015.9
 5.9%
11th Grade Science (Raton High)2743.4
 16.4%
   11th Grade Science (Raton)2743.4
 16.4%
   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 Students393359
 8.7%
African American63
 50%
American Indian44
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic260250
 3.8%
Pacific Islander00
White121101
 16.5%
Two or More Races01

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In the 2022-23 school year, 359 students attended Raton High.

Raton High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Longfellow Elementary
Elementary : Raton Intermediate

Students at Raton High are 70% Hispanic, 28% White, 1% American Indian.

Raton High ranks 95th of 190 New Mexico high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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