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Best Schools in 88001, NM
88001, NM has 26 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 13 elementary) serving 14,334 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in 88001 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 88001, NM
The top high schools in 88001, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Centennial High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1615 Students
2. Las Cruces High
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Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1787 Students
3. Mayfield High
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Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1421 Students
4. New America School - Las Cruces
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Projected Test Scores
New America School - Las Cruces • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 170 Students
5. Las Montanas Charter
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Projected Test Scores
Las Montanas Charter • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 162 Students
Best Middle Schools in 88001, NM
The top middle schools in 88001, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 100 Students
2. Camino Real Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 965 Students
3. Sierra Middle
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Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 799 Students
4. Vista Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 602 Students
5. Zia Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 688 Students
6. Lynn Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 534 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 88001, NM
The top elementary schools in 88001, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Desert Hills Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 559 Students
2. Mesilla Park Elementary
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Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 353 Students
3. Tombaugh Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 585 Students
4. Jornada Elementary
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Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 490 Students
5. Conlee Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 422 Students
6. University Hills Elementary
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Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 358 Students
7. Central Elementary
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Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 163 Students
8. Hermosa Heights Elementary
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Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 401 Students
9. Alameda Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 355 Students
10. Loma Heights Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 505 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 88001, NM
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
88001, NM has a total population of 34,569 with 35% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 88001, 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 88001, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
41.38 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.47 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
33.91 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 88001, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 88001, 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 88001, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 88001, NM
How many schools are in 88001, NM?
88001, NM has 26 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 14,334 students in total.
How do schools in 88001 perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in 88001 score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in 88001 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 88001?
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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- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations