Paraje’s public schools score below 68% of New Mexico districts on tests and graduation
17% of students in Paraje’s public schools are proficient in math, below the New Mexico average (24%). The grade covers the public school district serving Paraje, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New Mexico, not nationally.
From New Mexico state tests taken in spring 2022, when 94% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Paraje’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 62 New Mexico towns with household incomes within a quarter of Paraje’s, its schools beat 37%, higher than their 32% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 25% of tested students were proficient in reading and 17% in math, against 34% and 24% statewide; 94% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
74% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 76% across New Mexico. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $18,345 per student, against $17,681 across New Mexico (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Seven elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 7 the district’s path is Laguna-Acoma Middle, then Laguna-Acoma High. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Paraje’s grade
C: better than 32% of New Mexico school districts. Both inputs trail the New Mexico average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Paraje, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Paraje · depends on your address
Mesa View Elementary
Grades PK–6 · 465 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Grants
Milan Elementary
Grades PK–6 · 410 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Milan
Mount Taylor Elementary
Grades PK–6 · 347 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Grants
7th grade in Paraje
Laguna-Acoma Middle
Grades 7–8 · 33 students · 2:1 students per teacher · in Casa Blance
8th grade in Paraje
Laguna-Acoma Middle
Grades 7–8 · 33 students · 2:1 students per teacher · in Casa Blance
9th grade in Paraje
Laguna-Acoma High
Grades 9–12 · 193 students · 8:1 students per teacher · in Casa Blanca
10th grade in Paraje
Laguna-Acoma High
Grades 9–12 · 193 students · 8:1 students per teacher · in Casa Blanca
Paraje’s public schools are run by Grants-Cibola County Schools, which also serves Grants and Milan. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Paraje vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New Mexico towns that share Paraje’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Paraje | C | Grants-Cibola County Schools |
Every school in Paraje
9 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New Mexico’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Paraje’s schools
Are Paraje’s schools good?
On New Mexico’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Paraje children attend score below 68% of New Mexico’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 37%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Paraje in?
Grants-Cibola County Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,056 students in 12 schools (2024–25).
Where do Paraje kids go to high school?
Laguna-Acoma High in Casa Blanca, with 193 students.
What is Paraje’s graduation rate?
74% of the class of 2023 in Grants-Cibola County Schools graduated in four years, against 76% across New Mexico.
How much does Paraje spend per student?
$18,345 in Grants-Cibola County Schools (FY2024), against $17,681 across New Mexico. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Paraje families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Paraje → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New Mexico. Stars are from neighbors.