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Best Schools in 88061, NM
88061, NM has 26 public schools (7 high, 5 middle, 12 elementary) serving 6,901 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in 88061 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 88061, NM
The top high schools in 88061, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Aldo Leopold Charter
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Aldo Leopold Charter • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 182 Students
2. Cliff High
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Silver Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 105 Students
3. Silver High
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Silver Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 638 Students
4. Cobre High
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Cobre Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 276 Students
5. Deming High
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Deming Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1279 Students
6. Lordsburg High
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Lordsburg Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 134 Students
7. Reserve High
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Reserve Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 45 Students
Best Middle Schools in 88061, NM
The top middle schools in 88061, 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. Deming Intermediate
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Deming Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 • 370 Students
3. Snell Middle
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Cobre Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 239 Students
4. Dugan-tarango Middle
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Lordsburg Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 60 Students
5. Red Mountain Middle
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Deming Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 795 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 88061, NM
The top elementary schools in 88061, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hurley Elementary
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Cobre Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 121 Students
2. Jose Barrios Elementary
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Silver Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 218 Students
3. Cliff Elementary
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Silver Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 111 Students
4. San Lorenzo Elementary
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Cobre Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 68 Students
5. Reserve Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Reserve Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 60 Students
6. G.w.stout Elementary
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Silver Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 317 Students
7. Bataan Elementary
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Deming Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 539 Students
8. R.v.traylor Elementary
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Lordsburg Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 155 Students
9. Harrison Schmitt Elementary
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Silver Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 341 Students
10. Central Elementary
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Cobre Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 149 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 88061, NM
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
88061, NM has a total population of 17,962 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 88061, 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 88061, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.85 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.37 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 88061, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 88061, 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 88061, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 88061, NM
How many schools are in 88061, NM?
88061, NM has 26 public schools: 7 high schools, 5 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 6,901 students in total.
How do schools in 88061 perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in 88061 score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in 88061 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 88061?
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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