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Best Schools in 88242, NM
88242, NM has 16 public schools (2 high, 4 middle, 9 elementary) serving 8,571 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in 88242 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 88242, NM
The top high schools in 88242, 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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hobbs Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2216 Students
Best Middle Schools in 88242, NM
The top middle schools in 88242, 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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lovington Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 527 Students
4. Highland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hobbs Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 840 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 88242, NM
The top elementary schools in 88242, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Coronado Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hobbs Municipal Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 368 Students
2. College Lane Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hobbs Municipal Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 519 Students
3. Stone Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hobbs Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 404 Students
4. Yarbro Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lovington Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 443 Students
5. Jefferson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lovington Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 3 • 220 Students
6. Junction Christian Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Junction Christian Academy • Private • Grades KG - 5 • 123 Students
7. Ben Alexander Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lovington Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 2 • 251 Students
8. Lea Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lovington Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 1 • 220 Students
9. Llano Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lovington Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 325 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 88242, NM
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
88242, NM has a total population of 7,895 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 88242, 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 88242, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.28 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.20 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.08 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 88242, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 88242, 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 88242, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 88242, NM
How many schools are in 88242, NM?
88242, NM has 16 public schools: 2 high schools, 4 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 8,571 students in total.
How do schools in 88242 perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in 88242 score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in 88242 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 88242?
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: 29%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations