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Best Schools in 88040, NM
88040, NM has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,603 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in 88040 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 88040, NM
The top high schools in 88040, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Animas 7-12 School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Animas Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 70 Students
2. Silver High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Silver Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 638 Students
Best Middle Schools in 88040, NM
The top middle schools in 88040, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. La Plata Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Silver Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 344 Students
2. Animas Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Animas Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 23 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 88040, NM
The top elementary schools in 88040, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Animas Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Animas Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 53 Students
2. Harrison Schmitt Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Silver Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 341 Students
3. Sixth Street Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Silver Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades KG • 134 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 88040, NM
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
88040, NM has a total population of 85 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 88040, 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 88040, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
32.97 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
10.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.60 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 88040, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 88040, 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 88040, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 88040, NM
How many schools are in 88040, NM?
88040, NM has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,603 students in total.
How do schools in 88040 perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in 88040 score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in 88040 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 88040?
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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