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Best Schools in 88203, NM
88203, NM has 29 public schools (8 high, 6 middle, 13 elementary) serving 10,168 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in 88203 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 88203, NM
The top high schools in 88203, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Early College High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roswell Independent Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 177 Students
2. Artesia High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Artesia Public Schools • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 766 Students
3. Goddard High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roswell Independent Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1155 Students
4. Dexter High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dexter Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 254 Students
5. Roswell High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roswell Independent Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1438 Students
6. University High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roswell Independent Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 167 Students
7. Hagerman High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hagerman Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 114 Students
8. Lake Arthur High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Arthur Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 40 Students
Best Middle Schools in 88203, NM
The top middle schools in 88203, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Arthur Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Arthur Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 35 Students
2. Hagerman Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hagerman Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 74 Students
3. Mountain View Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roswell Independent Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 520 Students
4. Mesa Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roswell Independent Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 422 Students
5. Sierra Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roswell Independent Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 627 Students
6. Dexter Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dexter Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 196 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 88203, NM
The top elementary schools in 88203, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Penasco Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Artesia Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 18 Students
2. Sidney Gutierrez Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roswell Independent Schools • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 196 Students
3. Nancy Lopez Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roswell Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 205 Students
4. Lake Arthur Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Arthur Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 61 Students
5. Valley View Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roswell Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 463 Students
6. Hagerman Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hagerman Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 180 Students
7. El Capitan Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roswell Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 396 Students
8. Pecos Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roswell Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 275 Students
9. Missouri Ave Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roswell Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 301 Students
10. Dexter Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dexter Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 362 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 88203, NM
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
88203, NM has a total population of 30,126 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 77%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 88203, 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 88203, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.98 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.04 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.94 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 88203, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 88203, 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 88203, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 88203, NM
How many schools are in 88203, NM?
88203, NM has 29 public schools: 8 high schools, 6 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 10,168 students in total.
How do schools in 88203 perform on state tests?
On average, 29 schools in 88203 score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in 88203 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 88203?
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: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations