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Best Schools in 87002, NM
87002, NM has 18 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 9 elementary) serving 5,911 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in 87002 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 87002, NM
The top high schools in 87002, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Belen Infinity High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belen Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 96 Students
2. Valencia High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Lunas Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 887 Students
3. Belen High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belen Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1027 Students
4. Mountainair High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountainair Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 69 Students
Best Middle Schools in 87002, NM
The top middle schools in 87002, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mountainair Jr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountainair Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 43 Students
2. Valencia Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Lunas Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 492 Students
3. Belen Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belen Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 528 Students
4. Central Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belen Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 223 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 87002, NM
The top elementary schools in 87002, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Belen Family School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belen Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 8 • 138 Students
2. Rio Grande Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belen Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 357 Students
3. Gil Sanchez Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belen Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 297 Students
4. Dennis Chavez Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belen Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 296 Students
5. Mountainair Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountainair Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 98 Students
6. La Promesa Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belen Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 203 Students
7. La Merced Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belen Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 437 Students
8. Tome Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Lunas Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 331 Students
9. St Mary's Catholic School Belen
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
St Mary's Catholic School Belen • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 170 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 87002, NM
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
87002, NM has a total population of 21,398 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 87002, NM
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 87002, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.56 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.06 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.49 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 87002, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 87002, NM.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 87002, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 87002, NM
How many schools are in 87002, NM?
87002, NM has 18 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 5,911 students in total.
How do schools in 87002 perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in 87002 score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in 87002 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 87002?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations