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Best Schools in 87144, NM
87144, NM has 20 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 10 elementary) serving 15,296 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in 87144 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 87144, NM
The top high schools in 87144, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rio Rancho High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2573 Students
2. Cleveland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2631 Students
3. Bernalillo High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bernalillo Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 806 Students
4. Jemez Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jemez Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 104 Students
Best Middle Schools in 87144, NM
The top middle schools in 87144, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mountain View Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 937 Students
2. Rio Rancho Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1143 Students
3. Eagle Ridge Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 823 Students
4. Bernalillo Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bernalillo Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 412 Students
5. Jemez Valley Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jemez Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 62 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 87144, NM
The top elementary schools in 87144, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sandia Vista Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 690 Students
2. Ernest Stapleton Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 815 Students
3. Enchanted Hills Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 723 Students
4. Vista Grande Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 768 Students
5. Sandoval Academy Of Bilingual Education
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Projected Test Scores
Sandoval Academy Of Bilingual Education • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 228 Students
6. Cielo Azul Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 698 Students
7. Wd Carroll Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Bernalillo Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 256 Students
8. Colinas Del Norte Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 584 Students
9. Jemez Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jemez Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 129 Students
10. Bernalillo Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bernalillo Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 302 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 87144, NM
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
87144, NM has a total population of 46,167 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 87144, 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 87144, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 87144, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 87144, 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 87144, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 87144, NM
How many schools are in 87144, NM?
87144, NM has 20 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 15,296 students in total.
How do schools in 87144 perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in 87144 score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in 87144 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 87144?
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: 37%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations