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Best Schools in 87124, NM
87124, NM has 38 public schools (10 high, 9 middle, 18 elementary) serving 28,275 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in 87124 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 87124, NM
The top high schools in 87124, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rio Rancho Cyber Academy
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Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 205 Students
2. The Ask Academy
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The Ask Academy • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 625 Students
3. Rio Rancho High
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Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2573 Students
4. Cleveland High School
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Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2631 Students
5. Volcano Vista High
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2216 Students
6. Cibola High
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1762 Students
7. West Mesa High
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1799 Students
8. Cuba High
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Cuba Independent Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 300 Students
9. Independence High School
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Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 211 Students
10. Jemez Valley High
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Jemez Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 104 Students
Best Middle Schools in 87124, NM
The top middle schools in 87124, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mountain View Middle
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Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 937 Students
2. Rio Rancho Middle School
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Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1143 Students
3. Eagle Ridge Middle
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Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 823 Students
4. Lincoln Middle
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Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 823 Students
5. Tony Hillerman Middle School
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1035 Students
6. James Monroe Middle
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 689 Students
7. Taylor Middle
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 315 Students
8. Jemez Valley Middle
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Jemez Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 62 Students
9. Cuba Middle
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Cuba Independent Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 135 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 87124, NM
The top elementary schools in 87124, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ernest Stapleton Elementary
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Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 815 Students
2. Enchanted Hills Elementary
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Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 723 Students
3. Joe Harris Elementary
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Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 517 Students
4. Vista Grande Elementary
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Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 768 Students
5. Martin King Jr Elementary
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Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 628 Students
6. Tierra Antigua Elementary
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 799 Students
7. Tres Volcanes Community Collaborative School
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 934 Students
8. Maggie Cordova Elementary School
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Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 674 Students
9. Seven Bar Elementary
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 486 Students
10. Cielo Azul Elementary
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Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 698 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 87124, NM
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
87124, NM has a total population of 59,788 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 87124, 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 87124, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.36 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.85 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.51 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 87124, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 87124, 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 87124, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 87124, NM
How many schools are in 87124, NM?
87124, NM has 38 public schools: 10 high schools, 9 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 28,275 students in total.
How do schools in 87124 perform on state tests?
On average, 38 schools in 87124 score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in 87124 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 87124?
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: 39%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations