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Best Schools in 88003, NM
88003, NM has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 6,366 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in 88003 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 88003, NM
The top high schools in 88003, 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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1787 Students
Best Middle Schools in 88003, NM
The top middle schools in 88003, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Zia Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 688 Students
2. Lynn Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 534 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 88003, NM
The top elementary schools in 88003, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mesilla Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 353 Students
2. Hillrise Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 446 Students
3. Tombaugh Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 585 Students
4. University Hills Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 358 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 88003, NM
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
88003, NM has a total population of 2,437 with 100% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 100%, and 88% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 88003, 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 88003, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
42.89 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
10.94 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
31.95 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 88003, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 88003, 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 88003, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 88003, NM
How many schools are in 88003, NM?
88003, NM has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 6,366 students in total.
How do schools in 88003 perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in 88003 score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in 88003 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 88003?
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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