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CUBA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

New Mexico · Public School District
3
Schools
746
Students
$29,202
Per-Pupil Spend
+104% nat'l
100.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
82.0%
Graduation Rate
-4.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

CUBA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS is a public school district in New Mexico serving 746 students across 3 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 82.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $29,202 is above average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 28/100.

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All Schools (3)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
CUBA ELEMENTARYPK–05311
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
CUBA MIDDLE06–08135
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
CUBA HIGH09–12300
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$29,202+104% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
52%
14%
State
52.3%
Local (property tax)
14.2%
Federal
33.6%

Funding is shared between state (52%) and local sources (14%), with notable federal support (34%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
3
Schools
746
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$29K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate82.0%
Opportunity Score28/100
StateNew Mexico →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $29,202 per pupil — 104% above the national average of $14,347.
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 28/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
34% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Limited school choice
With only 3 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in CUBA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS?
CUBA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS has 3 public schools, serving a total of 746 students.
What is the graduation rate for CUBA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 82.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does CUBA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS spend per student?
CUBA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS spends $29,202 per pupil — 104% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in CUBA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS?
100% of students in CUBA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in CUBA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS?
No, CUBA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does CUBA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS serve?
CUBA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for CUBA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in CUBA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS is 28/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.