CIMARRON MIDDLE

CIMARRON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
132 NORTH COLLISON AVE
CIMARRON, NM 87714
49 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Cimarron Middle School, located in the historic mountain village of Cimarron, New Mexico, serves as a key educational hub for the Cimarron Municipal School District. Situated in a region defined by its rugged landscape and rich Western history, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment for middle-grade students. As part of a smaller, rural school district, the institution emphasizes close-knit community values and personalized attention, aiming to prepare students for the transition to high school through a balanced academic curriculum.

The school operates under the broader mission of Cimarron Municipal Schools, which prioritizes student achievement, character development, and civic engagement. By leveraging its unique location near the Philmont Scout Ranch and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the school often incorporates the surrounding environment into its educational philosophy. Cimarron Middle School remains dedicated to fostering academic growth while maintaining the traditions and close community ties that are central to the identity of the Cimarron area.
49
Total Students
4.4
Full-Time Teachers
11.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
93.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    37 (75.5 %)
  • White
    12 (24.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: CIMARRON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Phone: (575)376-2445
Website: http://www.cimarronschools.org
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 49
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 46
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 5 12
Grade 6 13
Grade 7 6
Grade 8 18
Gender Ratio