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Raton Intermediate

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Raton Intermediate ranks 200 th of 345 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 3-6

200^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 345 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Better than 42% of New Mexico elementary schools

Summary

Raton Intermediate is an elementary school located in Raton, New Mexico, serving grades 3-6 with a total enrollment of 244 students. The school has received 2-3 out of 5 stars in recent years, indicating average to above-average performance compared to other elementary schools in the state.

Raton Intermediate has shown mixed academic performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics fluctuating between the state average and below. The school's performance in Science has also been below the state average. However, the school has shown some notable strengths, such as its strong performance for English Language Learner (ELL) students, ranking 13th out of 203 New Mexico elementary schools for this subgroup in the 2021-2022 school year. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.1 to 11.4 students per teacher in recent years.

Compared to the nearby Longfellow Elementary, which serves grades PK-2, Raton Intermediate has a slightly lower student-teacher ratio but a higher percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. Both schools face similar challenges in supporting their students, but Raton Intermediate may have some advantages in terms of resources and support. By addressing the performance disparities among student subgroups and continuing to strengthen its programs, Raton Intermediate can work towards more consistent and equitable academic outcomes for all its students.

246

Students ?

12.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,233

Per pupil spending ?

99.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

500 South Third
Raton, NM 87740

(575) 445-9881

District: Raton

Students who attend Raton Intermediate usually attend:

High:

Raton High

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

78.0%

White:

21.5%

Two or more races:

0.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 66th percentile in 2023 → 42nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 66th-percentile peak (2023) to 42nd (2025)

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school33%

District avg31%

New Mexico avg35%

200^th of 345

New Mexico public elementary schools ?

Bottom 42%▲ up 16 pts since 2016

From bottom 26% (2016) to bottom 42% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

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
2025	37.2	200 of 345	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	51.0	169 of 413	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	62.9	150 of 435	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.1	175 of 420	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	25.2	304 of 396	23.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	30.3	272 of 383	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	32.6	243 of 374	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2016	29.3	302 of 410	26.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	45.5	234 of 419	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2009	38.7	268 of 411	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2008	35.8	276 of 405	31.9%	★★☆☆☆
2007	56.2	162 of 398	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2006	52.6	173 of 390	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2005	42.9	225 of 389	42.2%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2022	83.4	13 of 203	93.6%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2024	31.1	254 of 398	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	57.6	152 of 390	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	41.4	192 of 395	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	34.8	223 of 343	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	31.3	234 of 339	31.0%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2025	39.7	150 of 255	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	57.8	131 of 384	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	68.4	108 of 395	72.7%	★★★★☆
2022	49.4	143 of 389	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	20.0	273 of 320	14.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	25.4	258 of 329	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2025	39.4	181 of 325	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	51.7	155 of 356	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	74.1	105 of 426	75.4%	★★★★☆
2022	55.1	119 of 410	71.0%	★★★★☆
2019	31.4	261 of 361	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	37.4	231 of 356	35.1%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2024	66.3	106 of 397	73.3%	★★★★☆
2023	63.0	139 of 414	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	53.7	125 of 392	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	20.7	289 of 337	14.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	34.2	228 of 333	31.5%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2023	28.5	143 of 165	13.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	27.9	109 of 132	17.4%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2025	33.7	200 of 304	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.4	173 of 339	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	57.9	155 of 413	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	36.4	225 of 325	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	15.4	186 of 199	6.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	30.7	148 of 187	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

English Language Learner (2022)94th percentile+35 vs school

Male (2024)73rd percentile+14 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)44th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2025)41st percentile~ school

Female (2024)36th percentile-23 vs school

White (2025)34th percentile-8 vs school

Special Education (2023)13th percentile-52 vs school

By subject vs New Mexico (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts36%-9 vs state

Mathematics32%+6 vs state

Science27%-3 vs state

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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-MSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NM-MSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	NM-MSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	NM-MSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	NM-MSSA English Language Arts All Grades	NM-MSSA Mathematics 3rd Grade	NM-MSSA Mathematics 4th Grade	NM-MSSA Mathematics 5th Grade	NM-MSSA Mathematics 6th Grade	NM-MSSA Mathematics All Grades	Total
Raton Intermediate	Public	3-6	500 South Third	Raton	87740	Colfax County	Raton	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 445-9881	246	21	12.0	99.6%	53 (21.5%)	0 (0.0%)	192 (78.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	37.2	200^th of 345 public elementary schools	42.0%		51	169^th of 413 public elementary schools	59.1%	31	26.6	29.1	28.6	37.5	49.0	35.5	28.6	11.1	43.8	49.0	32.3	$8,233
Longfellow Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	700 East 4th	Raton	87740	Colfax County	Raton	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 445-9261	235	18	13.0	96.2%	47 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	184 (78.3%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)								(n/a)												$9,732

Frequently Asked Questions about Raton Intermediate

What district is Raton Intermediate in?

Raton

Is Raton Intermediate a good school?

Raton Intermediate ranks 200^th of 345 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Raton Intermediate attend?

Students who attend Raton Intermediate usually go on to attend:

High : Raton High

How many students attend Raton Intermediate?

In the 2024-25 school year, 246 students attended Raton Intermediate.

What is the racial makeup of Raton Intermediate?

Students at Raton Intermediate are 78% Hispanic, 22% White.

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