Best Schools in La Junta, NM
La Junta, NM has 8 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,815 students. On average they score 28% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in La Junta meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in La Junta, NM
The top high schools in La Junta, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Espanola Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Espanola Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 869 Students
2. Mesa Vista High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 95 Students
Best Middle Schools in La Junta, NM
The top middle schools in La Junta, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ojo Caliente Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 59 Students
2. Mesa Vista Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 34 Students
3. Carlos F. Vigil Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Espanola Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 444 Students
Best Elementary Schools in La Junta, NM
The top elementary schools in La Junta, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dixon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Espanola Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 48 Students
2. San Juan Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Espanola Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 208 Students
3. El Rito Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 58 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in La Junta, NM
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
La Junta, NM has a total population of 247 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in La Junta, 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 Junta, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.00 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.98 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.02 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in La Junta, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for La Junta, 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 Junta, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in La Junta, NM
How many schools are in La Junta, NM?
La Junta, NM has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,815 students in total.
How do schools in La Junta perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in La Junta score 28% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in La Junta meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in La Junta?
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: 26%
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- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 33%
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- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 26%
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- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 26%
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- Projected: 24%
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- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations