Best Schools in Barranca, NM
Barranca, NM has 13 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 2,095 students. On average they score 23% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Barranca underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Barranca, NM
The top high schools in Barranca, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Espanola Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Espanola Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 869 Students
2. Escalante Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chama Valley Indep. Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 147 Students
3. Coronado High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jemez Mountain Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 34 Students
4. Mesa Vista High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 95 Students
Best Middle Schools in Barranca, NM
The top middle schools in Barranca, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ojo Caliente Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 59 Students
2. Mesa Vista Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 34 Students
3. Carlos F. Vigil Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Espanola Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 444 Students
4. Coronado Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jemez Mountain Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 36 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Barranca, NM
The top elementary schools in Barranca, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hernandez Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Espanola Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 90 Students
2. Abiquiu Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Espanola Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 93 Students
3. Tierra Amarilla Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chama Valley Indep. Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 101 Students
4. Gallina Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jemez Mountain Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 35 Students
5. El Rito Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 58 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Barranca, NM
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Barranca, NM has a total population of 276 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 65%, and 6% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Barranca, 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 Barranca, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
60.01 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
14.02 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
45.99 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Barranca, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Barranca, 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 Barranca, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Barranca, NM
How many schools are in Barranca, NM?
Barranca, NM has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 2,095 students in total.
How do schools in Barranca perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Barranca score 23% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Barranca underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Barranca?
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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- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 34%
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- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 26%
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