Best High Schools in 87531, NM

High schools
3
Students
1,722
Avg actual
30%
Avg projected
37%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 87531, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Taos High

B

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Taos Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 758 Students

2. Espanola Valley High

C

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Espanola Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 869 Students

3. Mesa Vista High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 95 Students

Best Middle Schools in 87531, NM

Middle schools
4
Students
863
Avg actual
27%
Avg projected
26%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in 87531, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Ojo Caliente Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 59 Students

2. Taos Middle

C

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Taos Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 326 Students

3. Mesa Vista Middle

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 34 Students

4. Carlos F. Vigil Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Espanola Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 444 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 87531, NM

Elementary schools
4
Students
441
Avg actual
34%
Avg projected
28%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 87531, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Dixon Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Espanola Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 48 Students

2. Velarde Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Espanola Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 63 Students

3. Ranchos De Taos Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Taos Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 272 Students

4. El Rito Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 58 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 87531, NM

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

87531, NM has a total population of 371 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 87531, NM

3,026

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

85%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

29%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 87531, NM.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D-

33.23 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

8.12 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

25.11 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 87531, NM.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 87531, NM.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

871 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

40 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 87531, NM Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 87531, NM

How many schools are in 87531, NM?

87531, NM has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,026 students in total.

How do schools in 87531 perform on state tests?

On average, 11 schools in 87531 score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in 87531 exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 87531?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near 87531, NM

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87527, NM

  • Actual: 31%
  • Projected: 25%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
87582, NM

  • Actual: 23%
  • Projected: 26%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
87521, NM

  • Actual: 28%
  • Projected: 25%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
87549, NM

  • Actual: 25%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
87553, NM

  • Actual: 30%
  • Projected: 24%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
87511, NM

  • Actual: 24%
  • Projected: 26%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
87517, NM

  • Actual: 29%
  • Projected: 31%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
87543, NM

  • Actual: 34%
  • Projected: 24%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
87539, NM

  • Actual: 31%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
87579, NM

  • Actual: 28%
  • Projected: 25%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations