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Best Schools in 88002, NM
88002, NM has 12 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 7,324 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in 88002 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 88002, NM
The top high schools in 88002, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alamogordo High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alamogordo Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1579 Students
2. Organ Mountain High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1980 Students
3. Hatch Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hatch Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 380 Students
Best Middle Schools in 88002, NM
The top middle schools in 88002, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mountain View Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alamogordo Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 502 Students
2. Mesa Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 803 Students
3. Hatch Valley Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hatch Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 262 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 88002, NM
The top elementary schools in 88002, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. White Sands Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 275 Students
2. Yucca Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alamogordo Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 245 Students
3. Sunrise Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 362 Students
4. Rio Grande Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hatch Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 230 Students
5. Cesar Chavez Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 508 Students
6. Hatch Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hatch Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 198 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 88002, NM
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
88002, NM has a total population of 930 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 88002, 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 88002, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
37.08 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
10.10 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
26.98 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 88002, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 88002, 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 88002, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 88002, NM
How many schools are in 88002, NM?
88002, NM has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 7,324 students in total.
How do schools in 88002 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 88002 score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in 88002 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 88002?
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: 31%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations