Best Schools in Cerro, NM
Cerro, NM has 8 public schools (2 high, 4 middle, 2 elementary) serving 572 students. On average they score 26% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Cerro underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
High Schools in Cerro, NM
These schools have no SchoolGrade yet: our source data has no school-level test results for them, so they are not ranked.
Mesa Vista High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 95 Students
Questa High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Questa Independent Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 100 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cerro, NM
The top middle schools in Cerro, 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. Questa Jr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Questa Independent Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 56 Students
4. Alta Vista Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Questa Independent Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 59 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cerro, NM
The top elementary schools in Cerro, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alta Vista Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Questa Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 111 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 Cerro, NM
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cerro, NM has a total population of 516 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cerro, 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 Cerro, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
50.39 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
12.52 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
37.87 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cerro, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cerro, 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 Cerro, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cerro, NM
How many schools are in Cerro, NM?
Cerro, NM has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 4 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 572 students in total.
How do schools in Cerro perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Cerro score 26% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Cerro underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cerro?
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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