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Best Schools in El Cerro, NM
El Cerro, NM has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,077 students. On average they score 23% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in El Cerro don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in El Cerro, NM
The top high schools in El Cerro, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Valencia High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Lunas Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 887 Students
2. Belen High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belen Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1027 Students
Best Middle Schools in El Cerro, NM
The top middle schools in El Cerro, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Valencia Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Lunas Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 492 Students
2. Belen Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belen Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 528 Students
Best Elementary Schools in El Cerro, NM
The top elementary schools in El Cerro, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Desert View Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Lunas Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 375 Students
2. La Merced Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belen Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 437 Students
3. Tome Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Lunas Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 331 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in El Cerro, NM
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
El Cerro, NM has a total population of 89 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in El 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 El Cerro, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.19 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.86 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.32 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in El Cerro, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for El 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 El Cerro, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in El Cerro, NM
How many schools are in El Cerro, NM?
El Cerro, NM has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,077 students in total.
How do schools in El Cerro perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in El Cerro score 23% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in El Cerro don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in El 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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