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Best Schools in 88253, NM
88253, NM has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,882 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in 88253 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 88253, NM
The top high schools in 88253, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Artesia High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Artesia Public Schools • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 766 Students
2. Lake Arthur High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Arthur Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 40 Students
Best Middle Schools in 88253, NM
The top middle schools in 88253, 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. Artesia Zia Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Artesia Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 546 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 88253, NM
The top elementary schools in 88253, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Yeso Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Artesia Public Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 493 Students
2. Lake Arthur Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Arthur Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 61 Students
3. Grand Heights Early Childhood
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Artesia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 336 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 88253, NM
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
88253, NM has a total population of 977 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 78%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 88253, 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 88253, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.17 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.96 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.21 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 88253, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 88253, 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 88253, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 88253, NM
How many schools are in 88253, NM?
88253, NM has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,882 students in total.
How do schools in 88253 perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in 88253 score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in 88253 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 88253?
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: 38%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations