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Eagle Nest Middle

Public Grades 5-8

Summary

Eagle Nest Middle is a public middle school located in Eagle Nest, New Mexico, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 73 students. The school is part of the Cimarron District, which is ranked 36 out of 119 districts in New Mexico and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Eagle Nest Middle has shown strong academic performance, ranking in the top 50 middle schools in New Mexico for several years, with a peak ranking of 13 out of 207 schools in 2014-2015. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school outperformed the state average in English Language Arts and Science, but underperformed in Mathematics. The school's performance in Mathematics has been a consistent challenge, with proficiency rates below the state average in recent years. The school has a diverse student population, with a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, and has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio.

Compared to the nearby Cimarron Middle School, which is also part of the Cimarron District, the two schools have shown similar academic strengths, with Cimarron Middle outperforming Eagle Nest Middle in Mathematics in the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, Eagle Nest Middle has shown some variation in the performance of different student subgroups over the years, with the school's performance for these subgroups declining in more recent years, indicating the need for targeted support and resources to ensure equitable educational opportunities.

Students ?

8.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,355

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

225 Lake St
Eagle Nest, NM 87718

(575) 376-2445

District: Cimarron

Students who attend Eagle Nest Middle usually attend:

High:

Cimarron High

Feeder schools for Eagle Nest Middle:

Elementary:	Cimarron Elementary
	Eagle Nest Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.4%

Hispanic:

35.1%

African American:

3.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 91st percentile in 2013 → 65th in 2024

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 26 percentile points since 2013

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school37%

District avg53%

New Mexico avg41%

Not ranked this year

Eagle Nest Middle did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2024	47.0	58 of 165	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	45.5	116 of 239	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	67.3	60 of 232	74.1%	★★★★☆
2019	72.8	36 of 200	82.0%	★★★★☆
2018	63.2	47 of 186	74.7%	★★★★☆
2017	73.8	29 of 176	83.5%	★★★★☆
2016	80.4	24 of 208	88.5%	★★★★☆
2015	90.8	13 of 207	93.7%	★★★★★
2014	88.4	15 of 222	93.2%	★★★★★
2013	87.5	18 of 193	90.7%	★★★★★
2012	70.0	48 of 178	73.0%	★★★★☆
2011	73.2	39 of 173	77.5%	★★★★☆
2010	77.8	27 of 179	84.9%	★★★★☆
2009	82.1	20 of 178	88.8%	★★★★☆
2008	81.5	21 of 172	87.8%	★★★★☆
2007	65.3	47 of 171	72.5%	★★★★☆
2006	69.2	38 of 156	75.6%	★★★★☆
2005	65.8	45 of 157	71.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2024	60.6	35 of 162	78.4%	★★★★☆
2023	39.1	119 of 213	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	99.4	2 of 220	99.1%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2024	24.7	114 of 154	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	59.8	62 of 204	69.6%	★★★★☆
2022	99.9	4 of 214	98.1%	★★★★★
2019	82.4	16 of 150	89.3%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2023	38.2	132 of 227	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	72.4	30 of 223	86.5%	★★★★☆
2018	79.6	20 of 168	88.1%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2024	48.2	48 of 161	70.2%	★★★★☆
2023	47.1	100 of 221	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	98.3	7 of 213	96.7%	★★★★★
2019	79.4	21 of 152	86.2%	★★★★☆
2018	62.2	43 of 151	71.5%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2024	45.2	56 of 142	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	46.8	108 of 229	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	35.6	122 of 187	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	67.3	23 of 121	81.0%	★★★★☆
2018	37.5	80 of 120	33.3%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2024)78th percentile+14 vs school

Male (2024)70th percentile+5 vs school

White (2024)61st percentile-4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)42nd percentile-10 vs school

Hispanic (2024)26th percentile-39 vs school

By subject vs New Mexico (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts37%-7 vs state

Science36%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NM-ASR Science (2025)		NM-MSSA English Language Arts (2025)				NM-MSSA Mathematics (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NM-ASR Science 5th Grade	NM-ASR Science All Grades	NM-MSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	NM-MSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	NM-MSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	NM-MSSA English Language Arts All Grades	NM-MSSA Mathematics 7th Grade	NM-MSSA Mathematics All Grades	Total
Eagle Nest Middle	Public	5-8	225 Lake St	Eagle Nest	87718	Colfax County	Cimarron	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 376-2445	57	7	8.0	100.0%	31 (54.4%)	2 (3.5%)	20 (35.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.5%)								(n/a)		36.4		46.7		36.7			$11,355
Cimarron Middle	Public	5-8	132 North Collison Ave	Cimarron	87714	Colfax County	Cimarron	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 376-2445	46	6	7.8	100.0%	13 (28.3%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (67.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.3%)	92	16^th of 192 public middle schools	91.7%		76	14^th of 165 public middle schools	91.5%	2	70.0	75.0	70.0	66.7	70.0	64.3	58.3	54.8	$14,458

Frequently Asked Questions about Eagle Nest Middle

What high school do graduates of Eagle Nest Middle attend?

Students who attend Eagle Nest Middle usually go on to attend Cimarron High

What district is Eagle Nest Middle in?

Cimarron

How many students attend Eagle Nest Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 57 students attended Eagle Nest Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Eagle Nest Middle?

Students at Eagle Nest Middle are 54% White, 35% Hispanic, 4% African American, 4% American Indian, 4% Two or more races.

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