Top Rankings
Animas School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 162 students in Animas School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Animas School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% 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
162 Students
318,116 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Animas 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#37 out of 141 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.56
% American Indian
2%
12%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
39%
62%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
55%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,611 is higher than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,512 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,611
$14,756
Spending / Student
$18,512
$14,121
Best Animas School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Animas Middle School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Panther Dr
Animas, NM 88020
(575) 548-2299
Animas, NM 88020
(575) 548-2299
Gr: 5-6 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Animas 7-12 School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Panther Dr
Animas, NM 88020
(575) 548-2299
Animas, NM 88020
(575) 548-2299
Gr: 7-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Animas Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Panther Dr
Animas, NM 88020
(575) 548-2299
Animas, NM 88020
(575) 548-2299
Gr: PK-4 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Animas School District?
Animas School District manages 3 public schools serving 162 students.
What is the rank of Animas School District?
Animas School District is ranked #47 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Animas School District?
55% of Animas School District students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Animas School District?
Animas School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Animas School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,512 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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