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Best Schools in 88007, NM
88007, NM has 24 public schools (6 high, 7 middle, 11 elementary) serving 14,258 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in 88007 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 88007, NM
The top high schools in 88007, 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. Deming High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deming Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1279 Students
3. Mayfield High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1421 Students
4. Gadsden High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1322 Students
5. Southern Nm Corrections
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nm Corrections • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 7 Students
6. Aztec Youth Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Juvenile Justice • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 18 Students
Best Middle Schools in 88007, NM
The top middle schools in 88007, 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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 602 Students
3. Deming Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deming Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 • 370 Students
4. Zia Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 688 Students
5. Gadsden Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 661 Students
6. Picacho Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 727 Students
7. Red Mountain Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deming Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 795 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 88007, NM
The top elementary schools in 88007, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 265 Students
2. Mesilla Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 275 Students
3. East Picacho Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 495 Students
4. Jornada Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 490 Students
5. Dona Ana Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 399 Students
6. Raices Del Saber Xinachtli Community
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Raices Del Saber Xinachtli Community School • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 114 Students
7. Columbia Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 225 Students
8. Fairacres Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 405 Students
9. Alameda Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 355 Students
10. Ruben S. Torres Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Deming Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 406 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 88007, NM
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
88007, NM has a total population of 25,507 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 88007, 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 88007, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.23 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.94 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.29 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 88007, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 88007, 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 88007, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 88007, NM
How many schools are in 88007, NM?
88007, NM has 24 public schools: 6 high schools, 7 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 14,258 students in total.
How do schools in 88007 perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in 88007 score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in 88007 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 88007?
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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