Best Schools in Carson, NM
Carson, NM has 7 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,602 students. On average they score 29% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Carson meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Carson, NM
The top high schools in Carson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Taos High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taos Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 758 Students
2. Mesa Vista High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 95 Students
Best Middle Schools in Carson, NM
The top middle schools in Carson, 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. Taos Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taos Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 326 Students
3. Mesa Vista Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 34 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Carson, NM
The top elementary schools in Carson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ranchos De Taos Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taos Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 272 Students
2. 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 Carson, NM
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Carson, NM has a total population of 469 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 100%, and 84% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Carson, 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 Carson, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
75.70 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
22.99 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
52.71 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Carson, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Carson, 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 Carson, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Carson, NM
How many schools are in Carson, NM?
Carson, NM has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,602 students in total.
How do schools in Carson perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Carson score 29% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Carson meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Carson?
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: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations