Best Schools in La Joya, NM
La Joya, NM has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,780 students. On average they score 28% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in La Joya meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in La Joya, NM
The top high schools in La Joya, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Socorro High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Socorro Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 450 Students
2. Belen High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belen Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1027 Students
3. Mountainair High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountainair Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 69 Students
Best Middle Schools in La Joya, NM
The top middle schools in La Joya, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mountainair Jr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountainair Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 43 Students
2. Belen Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belen Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 528 Students
3. R. Sarracino Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Socorro Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 254 Students
Best Elementary Schools in La Joya, NM
The top elementary schools in La Joya, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Midway Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Socorro Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 108 Students
2. Mountainair Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountainair Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 98 Students
3. La Promesa Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belen Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 203 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in La Joya, NM
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
La Joya, NM has a total population of 160 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in La Joya, 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 La Joya, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
59.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
10.64 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
49.32 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in La Joya, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for La Joya, 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 La Joya, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in La Joya, NM
How many schools are in La Joya, NM?
La Joya, NM has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,780 students in total.
How do schools in La Joya perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in La Joya score 28% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in La Joya meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in La Joya?
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: 29%
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