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Best Schools in 88005, NM
88005, NM has 24 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 13 elementary) serving 12,480 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in 88005 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 88005, NM
The top high schools in 88005, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Las Cruces High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1787 Students
2. Mayfield High
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Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1421 Students
3. Gadsden High
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Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1322 Students
4. Rio Grande Preparatory Institute
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Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 144 Students
5. Alma D'arte Charter
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Projected Test Scores
Alma D'arte Charter • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 121 Students
Best Middle Schools in 88005, NM
The top middle schools in 88005, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sierra Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 799 Students
2. Vista Middle
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Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 602 Students
3. Zia Middle
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Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 688 Students
4. Gadsden Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 661 Students
5. Picacho Middle
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Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 727 Students
6. La Academia Dolores Huerta
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Projected Test Scores
La Academia Dolores Huerta • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 66 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 88005, NM
The top elementary schools in 88005, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. J Paul Taylor Academy
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Projected Test Scores
J Paul Taylor Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 198 Students
2. North Valley Elementary
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Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 265 Students
3. Mesilla Park Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 353 Students
4. Mesilla Elementary
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Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 275 Students
5. Tombaugh Elementary
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Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 585 Students
6. Jornada Elementary
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Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 490 Students
7. Central Elementary
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Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 163 Students
8. Fairacres Elementary
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Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 405 Students
9. Alameda Elementary
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Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 355 Students
10. Valley View Elementary
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Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 371 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
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 88005, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
44.83 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.60 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 88005, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 88005, NM
How many schools are in 88005, NM?
88005, NM has 24 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 12,480 students in total.
How do schools in 88005 perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in 88005 score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in 88005 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 88005?
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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