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Best Schools in 87544, NM
87544, NM has 13 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 5,076 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in 87544 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 87544, NM
The top high schools in 87544, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Los Alamos High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Alamos Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 860 Students
2. Pojoaque High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pojoaque Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 636 Students
Best Middle Schools in 87544, NM
The top middle schools in 87544, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Los Alamos Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Alamos Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 613 Students
2. Sixth Grade Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pojoaque Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 • 117 Students
3. Pojoaque Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pojoaque Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 262 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 87544, NM
The top elementary schools in 87544, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mountain Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Alamos Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 421 Students
2. Pinon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Alamos Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 340 Students
3. Aspen Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Alamos Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 445 Students
4. Barranca Mesa Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Alamos Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 419 Students
5. Pablo Roybal Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pojoaque Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 428 Students
6. Pojoaque Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pojoaque Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 187 Students
7. Canyoncito Montessori School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canyoncito Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 43 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 87544, NM
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
87544, NM has a total population of 13,764 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 68% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 87544, 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 87544, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.88 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.26 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
26.62 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 87544, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 87544, 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 87544, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 87544, NM
How many schools are in 87544, NM?
87544, NM has 13 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 5,076 students in total.
How do schools in 87544 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 87544 score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in 87544 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 87544?
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: 38%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations