Best Schools in Chaparral, NM
Chaparral, NM has 26 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 13 elementary) serving 17,369 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in Chaparral exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Chaparral, NM
The top high schools in Chaparral, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alamogordo High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alamogordo Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1579 Students
2. Organ Mountain High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1980 Students
3. Deming High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deming Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1279 Students
4. Santa Teresa High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1198 Students
5. Gadsden High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1322 Students
6. Chaparral High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1067 Students
Best Middle Schools in Chaparral, NM
The top middle schools in Chaparral, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mountain View Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alamogordo Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 502 Students
2. Deming Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deming Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 • 370 Students
3. Gadsden Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 661 Students
4. Santa Teresa Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 625 Students
5. Chaparral Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 608 Students
6. Red Mountain Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deming Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 795 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Chaparral, NM
The top elementary schools in Chaparral, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. White Sands Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 275 Students
2. North Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 265 Students
3. La Union Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 366 Students
4. Santa Teresa Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 501 Students
5. Yucca Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alamogordo Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 245 Students
6. Desert Trail Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 496 Students
7. Riverside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 483 Students
8. Yucca Heights Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 473 Students
9. Chaparral Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 420 Students
10. Sunrise Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 453 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Chaparral, NM
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Chaparral, NM has a total population of 17,182 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 64%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Chaparral, 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 Chaparral, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
34.73 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.10 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
29.62 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Chaparral, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Chaparral, 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 Chaparral, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Chaparral, NM
How many schools are in Chaparral, NM?
Chaparral, NM has 26 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 17,369 students in total.
How do schools in Chaparral perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in Chaparral score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in Chaparral exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Chaparral?
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: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 29%
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- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 24%
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- Projected: 29%
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- Projected: 31%
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- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 23%
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- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Chaparral
3 of 3 schools in Chaparral carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 2
All 3 public schools we grade in Chaparral. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.