Best High Schools in 88005, NM

88005, NM has 6 high schools with 3,868 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in 88005 score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 88005 greatly exceed expectations.

1. Centennial High School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1615 Students

2. Alma D'arte Charter

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alma D'arte Charter • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 121 Students

3. Las Cruces High

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1787 Students

4. Alta Vista Early College High School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 201 Students

5. Rio Grande Preparatory Institute

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 144 Students

Best Middle Schools in 88005, NM

88005, NM has 4 middle schools with 1,515 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in 88005 score 10% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 20% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 88005 underperform expectations.

1. Gadsden Middle

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 661 Students

2. Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 100 Students

3. Zia Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 688 Students

4. La Academia Dolores Huerta

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

La Academia Dolores Huerta • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 66 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 88005, NM

88005, NM has 13 elementary schools with 4,142 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in 88005 score N/A% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 88005 N/A.

1. J Paul Taylor Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

J Paul Taylor Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 198 Students

2. Tombaugh Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 585 Students

3. Fairacres Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 405 Students

4. Valley View Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 371 Students

5. Las Cruces Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Las Cruces Academy • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 46 Students

6. Central Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 163 Students

7. Jornada Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 490 Students

8. Mesilla Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 275 Students

9. Mac Arthur Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 353 Students

10. Mesilla Park Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 353 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 88005, NM

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

88005, NM has a total population of 26,520 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 88005, NM

9,525

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

83%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

29%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 88005, NM.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

F

44.83 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

7.60 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

37.22 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 88005, NM.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 88005, NM.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,256 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

49 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 88005, NM Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations