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Best Schools in 87578, NM
87578, NM has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,723 students. On average they score 28% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in 87578 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 87578, NM
The top high schools in 87578, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Espanola Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Espanola Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 869 Students
2. Penasco High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Penasco Independent Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 76 Students
Best Middle Schools in 87578, NM
The top middle schools in 87578, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Penasco Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Penasco Independent Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 72 Students
2. Carlos F. Vigil Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Espanola Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 444 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 87578, NM
The top elementary schools in 87578, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Penasco Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Penasco Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 136 Students
2. Chimayo Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Espanola Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 126 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 87578, NM
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
87578, NM has a total population of 504 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 87578, 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 87578, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
34.71 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.57 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
26.14 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 87578, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 87578, 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 87578, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 87578, NM
How many schools are in 87578, NM?
87578, NM has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,723 students in total.
How do schools in 87578 perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in 87578 score 28% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in 87578 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 87578?
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: 25%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations