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Best Schools in 88044, NM
88044, NM has 14 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 9,183 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in 88044 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 88044, NM
The top high schools in 88044, 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. Santa Teresa High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1198 Students
3. Gadsden High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1322 Students
Best Middle Schools in 88044, NM
The top middle schools in 88044, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Zia Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 688 Students
2. Gadsden Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 661 Students
3. Santa Teresa Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 625 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 88044, NM
The top elementary schools in 88044, 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. La Union Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 366 Students
3. Mesilla Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 275 Students
4. Tombaugh Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 585 Students
5. Santa Teresa Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 501 Students
6. Riverside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 483 Students
7. Vado Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 327 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 88044, NM
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
88044, NM has a total population of 3,335 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 88044, 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 88044, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.13 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.75 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.39 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 88044, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 88044, 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 88044, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 88044, NM
How many schools are in 88044, NM?
88044, NM has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 9,183 students in total.
How do schools in 88044 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 88044 score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in 88044 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 88044?
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: 32%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations