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Best Schools in 88240, NM
88240, NM has 32 public schools (4 high, 6 middle, 20 elementary) serving 14,062 students. On average they score 29% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in 88240 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 88240, NM
The top high schools in 88240, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lovington High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lovington Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 737 Students
2. Hobbs High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hobbs Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2216 Students
3. Eunice High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eunice Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 219 Students
4. Lae County Corrections
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Nm Corrections • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 5 Students
Best Middle Schools in 88240, NM
The top middle schools in 88240, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lovington 6th Grade Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lovington Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 • 228 Students
2. Houston Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hobbs Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 9 • 843 Students
3. Taylor Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Lovington Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 527 Students
4. Highland Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Hobbs Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 840 Students
5. Caton Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Eunice Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 161 Students
6. Heizer Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hobbs Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 606 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 88240, NM
The top elementary schools in 88240, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mills Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hobbs Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 401 Students
2. Coronado Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Hobbs Municipal Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 368 Students
3. College Lane Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Hobbs Municipal Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 519 Students
4. Booker T. Washington Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hobbs Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 156 Students
5. Broadmoor Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Hobbs Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 333 Students
6. Stone Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Hobbs Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 404 Students
7. Taylor Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Hobbs Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 421 Students
8. Sanger Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Hobbs Municipal Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 393 Students
9. Southern Heights Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Hobbs Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 371 Students
10. Yarbro Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Lovington Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 443 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 88240, NM
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
88240, NM has a total population of 43,956 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 75%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 88240, 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 88240, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.80 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.41 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 88240, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 88240, 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 88240, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 88240, NM
How many schools are in 88240, NM?
88240, NM has 32 public schools: 4 high schools, 6 middle schools and 20 elementary schools, serving 14,062 students in total.
How do schools in 88240 perform on state tests?
On average, 32 schools in 88240 score 29% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in 88240 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 88240?
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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