Best Schools in Garfield, NM
Garfield, NM has 12 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,770 students. On average they score 27% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in Garfield meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Garfield, NM
The top high schools in Garfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hot Springs High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
T Or C Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 361 Students
2. Deming High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deming Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1279 Students
3. Hatch Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hatch Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 380 Students
Best Middle Schools in Garfield, NM
The top middle schools in Garfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Deming Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deming Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 • 370 Students
2. Hatch Valley Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hatch Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 262 Students
3. T Or C Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
T Or C Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 283 Students
4. Red Mountain Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deming Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 795 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Garfield, NM
The top elementary schools in Garfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Arrey Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
T Or C Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 110 Students
2. Rio Grande Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hatch Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 230 Students
3. Ruben S. Torres Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deming Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 406 Students
4. Garfield Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hatch Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 96 Students
5. Hatch Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hatch Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 198 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Garfield, NM
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Garfield, NM has a total population of 338 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 54%, and 3% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Garfield, 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 Garfield, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.82 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.19 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.63 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Garfield, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Garfield, 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 Garfield, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Garfield, NM
How many schools are in Garfield, NM?
Garfield, NM has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,770 students in total.
How do schools in Garfield perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Garfield score 27% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in Garfield meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Garfield?
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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- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Garfield
All 1 public schools we grade in Garfield. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.