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San Jon School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 123 students in San Jon School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in San Jon School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% 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
925 Schools
# Students
123 Students
318,096 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
22,018 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
San Jon School District, which is ranked within the top 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 50% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#62 out of 141 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.56
% American Indian
1%
12%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
57%
62%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
42%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,602 is higher than the state median of $14,757. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,642 is higher than the state median of $14,122. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,602
$14,757
Spending / Student
$20,642
$14,122
Best San Jon School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
San Jon High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7th And Elm Streets
San Jon, NM 88434
(575) 576-2466
San Jon, NM 88434
(575) 576-2466
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
San Jon Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7th And Elm Streets
San Jon, NM 88434
(575) 576-2466
San Jon, NM 88434
(575) 576-2466
Gr: 6-8 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
San Jon Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7th And Elm Streets
San Jon, NM 88434
(575) 576-2466
San Jon, NM 88434
(575) 576-2466
Gr: PK-5 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to San Jon School District?
San Jon School District manages 3 public schools serving 123 students.
What is the rank of San Jon School District?
San Jon School District is ranked #62 out of 140 school districts in New Mexico (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in San Jon School District?
57% of San Jon School District students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of San Jon School District?
San Jon School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is San Jon School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,642 is higher than the state median of $14,122. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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