Best High Schools in Alto, NM

Alto, NM has 2 high schools with 674 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Alto score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Alto exceed expectations.

1. Ruidoso High

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ruidoso Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 532 Students

2. Capitan High

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Capitan Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 142 Students

Best Middle Schools in Alto, NM

Alto, NM has 2 middle schools with 521 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Alto score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Alto exceed expectations.

1. Ruidoso Middle

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ruidoso Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 394 Students

2. Capitan Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Capitan Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 127 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Alto, NM

Alto, NM has 2 elementary schools with 599 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Alto score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Alto exceed expectations.

1. White Mountain Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Ruidoso Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 397 Students

2. Capitan Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Capitan Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 202 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Alto, NM

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Alto, NM has a total population of 2,350 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 46% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Alto, NM

1,794

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

46%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Alto, NM.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

15.23 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.35 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

10.88 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Alto, NM.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Alto, NM.

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

877 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

69 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Alto, NM Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Alto, NM

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Sierra Vista, NM

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  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Capitan, NM

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Glencoe, NM

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations