Best Schools in Alto, NM
Alto, NM has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,291 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Alto exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Alto, NM
The top high schools in Alto, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Capitan High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capitan Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 142 Students
2. Ruidoso High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ruidoso Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 532 Students
Best Middle Schools in Alto, NM
The top middle schools in Alto, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ruidoso Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ruidoso Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 394 Students
2. Capitan Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capitan Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 127 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Alto, NM
The top elementary schools in Alto, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Capitan Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capitan Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 202 Students
2. White Mountain Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ruidoso Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 397 Students
3. Sierra Vista Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ruidoso Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 497 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
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 Alto, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.23 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.35 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Alto, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Alto, NM
How many schools are in Alto, NM?
Alto, NM has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,291 students in total.
How do schools in Alto perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Alto score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Alto exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Alto?
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: 35%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations