Best High Schools in Dona Ana County, NM

Dona Ana County, NM has 21 high schools with 12,374 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Dona Ana County score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Dona Ana County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Centennial High School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1615 Students

2. Alma D'arte Charter

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alma D'arte Charter • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 121 Students

3. Organ Mountain High School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1980 Students

4. Las Cruces High

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1787 Students

5. Alta Vista Early College High School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 201 Students

6. Mayfield High

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1421 Students

7. Santa Teresa High

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1198 Students

8. Gadsden High

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1322 Students

9. Chaparral High

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1067 Students

10. Rio Grande Preparatory Institute

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 144 Students

Best Middle Schools in Dona Ana County, NM

Dona Ana County, NM has 16 middle schools with 8,102 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Dona Ana County score 19% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 23% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Dona Ana County don't meet expectations.

1. Santa Teresa Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 625 Students

2. Anthony Middle

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Anthony Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 198 Students

3. Gadsden Middle

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 661 Students

4. Explore Academy Las Cruces

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Explore Academy Las Cruces • Charter • Grades 6 - 9 • 189 Students

5. Hatch Valley Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Hatch Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 262 Students

6. Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 100 Students

7. Camino Real Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 965 Students

8. Lynn Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 534 Students

9. Sierra Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 799 Students

10. Zia Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 688 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Dona Ana County, NM

Dona Ana County, NM has 52 elementary schools with 18,028 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Dona Ana County score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Dona Ana County meet expectations.

1. Santa Teresa Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 501 Students

2. Gadsden Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 419 Students

3. J Paul Taylor Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

J Paul Taylor Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 198 Students

4. Sunrise Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 362 Students

5. Tombaugh Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 585 Students

6. Desert Hills Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 559 Students

7. Hillrise Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 446 Students

8. Anthony Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 324 Students

9. Fairacres Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 405 Students

10. Rio Grande Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Hatch Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 230 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Dona Ana County, NM

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Dona Ana County, NM has a total population of 219,561 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Dona Ana County, NM

38,504

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

83%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

32%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Dona Ana County, NM.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D

28.75 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.50 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

23.24 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dona Ana County, NM.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dona Ana County, NM.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,163 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

62 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Dona Ana County, NM Internet Health Assessment.

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