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Best Schools in 88220, NM
88220, NM has 31 public schools (7 high, 7 middle, 13 elementary) serving 17,055 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in 88220 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 88220, NM
The top high schools in 88220, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carlsbad Early College High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlsbad Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 181 Students
2. Alamogordo High
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Projected Test Scores
Alamogordo Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1579 Students
3. Artesia High
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Artesia Public Schools • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 766 Students
4. Hobbs High
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Projected Test Scores
Hobbs Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2216 Students
5. Loving High
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Projected Test Scores
Loving Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 191 Students
6. Carlsbad High
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Carlsbad Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1551 Students
7. Eunice High
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Projected Test Scores
Eunice Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 219 Students
Best Middle Schools in 88220, NM
The top middle schools in 88220, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlsbad Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 817 Students
2. Artesia Zia Intermediate
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Artesia Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 546 Students
3. Loving Middle
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Loving Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 150 Students
4. Mountain View Middle
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Alamogordo Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 502 Students
5. Caton Middle
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Eunice Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 161 Students
6. Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus
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Carlsbad Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 705 Students
7. Heizer Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Hobbs Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 606 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 88220, NM
The top elementary schools in 88220, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hermosa Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Artesia Public Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 293 Students
2. Yeso Elementary
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Artesia Public Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 493 Students
3. Desert Willow Elementary
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Carlsbad Municipal Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 787 Students
4. Monterrey Elementary
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Carlsbad Municipal Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 329 Students
5. Yucca Elementary
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Alamogordo Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 245 Students
6. Cottonwood Elementary
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Carlsbad Municipal Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 760 Students
7. Ocotillo Elementary
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Carlsbad Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 708 Students
8. Sunset Elementary
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Carlsbad Municipal Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 356 Students
9. Loving Elementary
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Loving Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 306 Students
10. Sanger Elementary
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Hobbs Municipal Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 393 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 88220, NM
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
88220, NM has a total population of 40,815 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 88220, 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 88220, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.65 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.30 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.35 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 88220, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 88220, 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 88220, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 88220, NM
How many schools are in 88220, NM?
88220, NM has 31 public schools: 7 high schools, 7 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 17,055 students in total.
How do schools in 88220 perform on state tests?
On average, 31 schools in 88220 score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in 88220 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 88220?
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: 25%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations