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Best Schools in 87801, NM
87801, NM has 15 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 3,691 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in 87801 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 87801, NM
The top high schools in 87801, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Socorro High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Socorro Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 450 Students
2. Belen High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belen Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1027 Students
3. Magdalena High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Magdalena Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 88 Students
4. Mountainair High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountainair Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 69 Students
Best Middle Schools in 87801, NM
The top middle schools in 87801, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Magdalena Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Magdalena Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 74 Students
2. Mountainair Jr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountainair Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 43 Students
3. Belen Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belen Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 528 Students
4. R. Sarracino Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Socorro Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 254 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 87801, NM
The top elementary schools in 87801, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cottonwood Valley Charter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Socorro Consolidated Schools • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 170 Students
2. Midway Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Socorro Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 108 Students
3. San Antonio Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Socorro Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 66 Students
4. Parkview Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Socorro Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 390 Students
5. Magdalena Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Magdalena Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 123 Students
6. Mountainair Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountainair Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 98 Students
7. La Promesa Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Belen Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 203 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 87801, NM
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
87801, NM has a total population of 9,984 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 87801, 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 87801, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
39.23 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.53 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
29.70 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 87801, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 87801, 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 87801, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 87801, NM
How many schools are in 87801, NM?
87801, NM has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 3,691 students in total.
How do schools in 87801 perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in 87801 score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in 87801 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 87801?
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: 27%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations