Best Schools in Grier, NM
Grier, NM has 15 public schools (3 high, 6 middle, 6 elementary) serving 6,651 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Grier greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Grier, NM
The top high schools in Grier, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Melrose High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Melrose Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 89 Students
2. Clovis High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clovis Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1544 Students
3. Portales High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portales Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 807 Students
Best Middle Schools in Grier, NM
The top middle schools in Grier, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Melrose Junior
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Melrose Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 48 Students
2. Marshall Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clovis Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 • 519 Students
3. W D Gattis Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clovis Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 539 Students
4. Yucca Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clovis Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 572 Students
5. Portales Jr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portales Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 408 Students
6. Lindsey-steiner Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portales Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 316 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Grier, NM
The top elementary schools in Grier, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Melrose Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Melrose Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 158 Students
2. Valencia Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portales Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 389 Students
3. Sandia Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clovis Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 329 Students
4. La Casita Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clovis Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 243 Students
5. Brown Early Childhood Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portales Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 311 Students
6. James Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portales Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 379 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Grier, NM
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Grier, NM has a total population of 92 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Grier, 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 Grier, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.11 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.56 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Grier, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Grier, 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 Grier, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Grier, NM
How many schools are in Grier, NM?
Grier, NM has 15 public schools: 3 high schools, 6 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,651 students in total.
How do schools in Grier perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Grier score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Grier greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Grier?
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: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 36%
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- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 42%
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