Best Schools in DeSmet, NM
DeSmet, NM has 35 public schools (7 high, 9 middle, 18 elementary) serving 17,306 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in DeSmet meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in DeSmet, NM
The top high schools in DeSmet, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. San Juan College High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmington Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 284 Students
2. Piedra Vista High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmington Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1578 Students
3. Farmington High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmington Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1824 Students
4. Bloomfield High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bloomfield Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 777 Students
5. Kirtland Central High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 713 Students
6. Newcomb High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 266 Students
7. Navajo Preparatory School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Navajo Preparatory School • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 274 Students
Best Middle Schools in DeSmet, NM
The top middle schools in DeSmet, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Heights Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmington Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 718 Students
2. Hermosa Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmington Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 622 Students
3. Mesa Alta Jr High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bloomfield Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 382 Students
4. C.v. Koogler Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aztec Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 533 Students
5. Naaba Ani Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bloomfield Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 434 Students
6. Kirtland Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 430 Students
7. Tibbetts Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmington Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 683 Students
8. Mesa View Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmington Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 488 Students
9. Newcomb Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 181 Students
Best Elementary Schools in DeSmet, NM
The top elementary schools in DeSmet, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Country Club Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmington Municipal Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 525 Students
2. Lydia Rippey Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aztec Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 351 Students
3. Northeast Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmington Municipal Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 522 Students
4. Mesa Verde Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmington Municipal Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 435 Students
5. Ladera Del Norte Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmington Municipal Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 543 Students
6. Central Primary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bloomfield Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 467 Students
7. Esperanza Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Farmington Municipal Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 507 Students
8. Animas Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Farmington Municipal Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 361 Students
9. Mccormick Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmington Municipal Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 411 Students
10. Newcomb Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 175 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in DeSmet, NM
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
DeSmet, NM has a total population of 24,853 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in DeSmet, 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 DeSmet, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
33.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.65 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.81 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in DeSmet, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for DeSmet, 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 DeSmet, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in DeSmet, NM
How many schools are in DeSmet, NM?
DeSmet, NM has 35 public schools: 7 high schools, 9 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 17,306 students in total.
How do schools in DeSmet perform on state tests?
On average, 35 schools in DeSmet score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in DeSmet meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in DeSmet?
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: 29%
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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 35%
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