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Best Schools in 87045, NM
87045, NM has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,681 students. On average they score 28% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in 87045 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 87045, NM
The top high schools in 87045, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grants High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grants-cibola County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 843 Students
2. Thoreau High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gallup-mckinley Cty Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 475 Students
Best Middle Schools in 87045, NM
The top middle schools in 87045, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thoreau Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gallup-mckinley Cty Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 284 Students
2. Los Alamitos Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grants-cibola County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 418 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 87045, NM
The top elementary schools in 87045, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bluewater Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grants-cibola County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 70 Students
2. Thoreau Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gallup-mckinley Cty Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 400 Students
3. Baca/dlo'ay Azhi Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baca/dlo'ay Azhi Community School • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 191 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 87045, NM
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
87045, NM has a total population of 1,796 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 53%, and 9% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 87045, 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 87045, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
50.75 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
10.25 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
40.50 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 87045, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 87045, 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 87045, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 87045, NM
How many schools are in 87045, NM?
87045, NM has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,681 students in total.
How do schools in 87045 perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in 87045 score 28% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in 87045 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 87045?
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: 34%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations