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Best Schools in 88081, NM
88081, NM has 15 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 10,554 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in 88081 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 88081, NM
The top high schools in 88081, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alamogordo High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alamogordo Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1579 Students
2. Organ Mountain High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1980 Students
3. Gadsden High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1322 Students
4. Chaparral High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1067 Students
Best Middle Schools in 88081, NM
The top middle schools in 88081, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mountain View Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alamogordo Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 502 Students
2. Gadsden Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 661 Students
3. Chaparral Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 608 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 88081, NM
The top elementary schools in 88081, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. White Sands Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 275 Students
2. Yucca Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alamogordo Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 245 Students
3. Desert Trail Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 496 Students
4. Yucca Heights Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 473 Students
5. Chaparral Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 420 Students
6. Sunrise Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 453 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 88081, NM
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
88081, NM has a total population of 18,078 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 64%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 88081, 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 88081, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
34.40 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.07 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
29.33 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 88081, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 88081, 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 88081, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 88081, NM
How many schools are in 88081, NM?
88081, NM has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 10,554 students in total.
How do schools in 88081 perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in 88081 score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in 88081 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 88081?
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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