Best Schools in Dona Ana, NM
Dona Ana, NM has 7 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,274 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Dona Ana don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dona Ana, NM
The top high schools in Dona Ana, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mayfield High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1421 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dona Ana, NM
The top middle schools in Dona Ana, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Vista Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 602 Students
2. Picacho Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 727 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dona Ana, NM
The top elementary schools in Dona Ana, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Picacho Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 495 Students
2. Dona Ana Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 399 Students
3. Columbia Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 225 Students
4. Fairacres Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 405 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dona Ana, NM
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dona Ana, NM has a total population of 868 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dona Ana, 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 Dona Ana, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.23 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.90 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.33 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dona Ana, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dona Ana, 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 Dona Ana, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dona Ana, NM
How many schools are in Dona Ana, NM?
Dona Ana, NM has 7 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,274 students in total.
How do schools in Dona Ana perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Dona Ana score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Dona Ana don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dona Ana?
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: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 32%
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- Projected: 35%
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- Projected: 28%
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- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations