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Best Schools in 87520, NM
87520, NM has 11 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 4 elementary) serving 1,130 students. On average they score 20% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in 87520 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 87520, NM
The top high schools in 87520, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Escalante Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chama Valley Indep. Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 147 Students
2. Mesa Vista High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 95 Students
3. Dulce High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dulce Independent Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 154 Students
Best Middle Schools in 87520, NM
The top middle schools in 87520, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ojo Caliente Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 59 Students
2. Mesa Vista Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 34 Students
3. Dulce Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dulce Independent Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 119 Students
4. Chama Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chama Valley Indep. Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 40 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 87520, NM
The top elementary schools in 87520, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tierra Amarilla Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chama Valley Indep. Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 101 Students
2. Dulce Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dulce Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 248 Students
3. Chama Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chama Valley Indep. Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 75 Students
4. El Rito Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 58 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 87520, NM
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
87520, NM has a total population of 1,331 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 87520, 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 87520, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
88.42 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
18.39 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
70.03 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 87520, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 87520, 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 87520, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 87520, NM
How many schools are in 87520, NM?
87520, NM has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 1,130 students in total.
How do schools in 87520 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 87520 score 20% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in 87520 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 87520?
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: 20%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 29%
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- Projected: 35%
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- Projected: 39%
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- Projected: 40%
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- Projected: 39%
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- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations