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Best Schools in 88260, NM
88260, NM has 18 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 8 elementary) serving 8,257 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in 88260 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 88260, NM
The top high schools in 88260, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tatum High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tatum Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 116 Students
2. Lovington High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lovington Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 737 Students
3. Hobbs High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hobbs Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2216 Students
4. New Hope Alternative High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lovington Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 124 Students
Best Middle Schools in 88260, NM
The top middle schools in 88260, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tatum Jr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tatum Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 51 Students
2. Lovington 6th Grade Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lovington Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 • 228 Students
3. Houston Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hobbs Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 9 • 843 Students
4. Taylor Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lovington Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 527 Students
5. Heizer Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hobbs Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 606 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 88260, NM
The top elementary schools in 88260, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tatum Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tatum Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 131 Students
2. College Lane Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hobbs Municipal Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 519 Students
3. Sanger Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hobbs Municipal Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 393 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. Ben Alexander Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lovington Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 2 • 251 Students
7. Lea Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lovington Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 1 • 220 Students
8. Llano Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lovington Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 325 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 88260, NM
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
88260, NM has a total population of 15,591 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 76%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 88260, 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 88260, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.05 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.34 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.72 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 88260, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 88260, 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 88260, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 88260, NM
How many schools are in 88260, NM?
88260, NM has 18 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 8,257 students in total.
How do schools in 88260 perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in 88260 score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in 88260 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 88260?
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: 30%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations