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Best Schools in 88317, NM
88317, NM has 7 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,106 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in 88317 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 88317, NM
The top high schools in 88317, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cloudcroft High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cloudcroft Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 113 Students
2. Alamogordo High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alamogordo Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1579 Students
Best Middle Schools in 88317, NM
The top middle schools in 88317, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cloudcroft Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cloudcroft Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 101 Students
2. Chaparral Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alamogordo Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 627 Students
3. Mountain View Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alamogordo Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 502 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 88317, NM
The top elementary schools in 88317, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cloudcroft Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cloudcroft Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 165 Students
2. High Rolls Mountain Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alamogordo Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 19 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 88317, NM
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
88317, NM has a total population of 1,898 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 88317, 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 88317, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.69 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.68 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.02 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 88317, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 88317, 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 88317, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 88317, NM
How many schools are in 88317, NM?
88317, NM has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,106 students in total.
How do schools in 88317 perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in 88317 score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in 88317 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 88317?
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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