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Best Schools in 88012, NM
88012, NM has 23 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 12 elementary) serving 14,589 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in 88012 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 88012, NM
The top high schools in 88012, 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. Hot Springs High
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Projected Test Scores
T Or C Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 361 Students
3. Organ Mountain High School
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Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1980 Students
4. Hatch Valley High
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Projected Test Scores
Hatch Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 380 Students
5. Mayfield High
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Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1421 Students
Best Middle Schools in 88012, NM
The top middle schools in 88012, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Camino Real Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 965 Students
2. Vista Middle
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Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 602 Students
3. Mesa Middle
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Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 803 Students
4. Hatch Valley Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Hatch Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 262 Students
5. T Or C Middle
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Projected Test Scores
T Or C Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 283 Students
6. Picacho Middle
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Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 727 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 88012, NM
The top elementary schools in 88012, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Desert Hills Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 559 Students
2. Sonoma Elementary
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Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 748 Students
3. Highland Elementary
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Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 744 Students
4. Dona Ana Elementary
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Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 399 Students
5. Monte Vista Elementary
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Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 718 Students
6. Sunrise Elementary
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Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 362 Students
7. Arrey Elementary
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T Or C Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 110 Students
8. Columbia Elementary
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Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 225 Students
9. T Or C Elementary
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T Or C Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 389 Students
10. Rio Grande Elementary
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Hatch Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 230 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 88012, NM
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
88012, NM has a total population of 32,607 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 88012, 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 88012, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.13 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.71 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.43 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 88012, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 88012, 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 88012, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 88012, NM
How many schools are in 88012, NM?
88012, NM has 23 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 14,589 students in total.
How do schools in 88012 perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in 88012 score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in 88012 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 88012?
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: 40%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations