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Best Schools in La Luz, NM
La Luz, NM has 11 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,007 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in La Luz greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in La Luz, NM
The top high schools in La Luz, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alamogordo High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alamogordo Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1579 Students
2. Tularosa High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tularosa Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 272 Students
Best Middle Schools in La Luz, NM
The top middle schools in La Luz, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Holloman Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alamogordo Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 172 Students
2. Chaparral Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alamogordo Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 627 Students
3. Tularosa Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tularosa Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 144 Students
Best Elementary Schools in La Luz, NM
The top elementary schools in La Luz, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sierra Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alamogordo Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 301 Students
2. Buena Vista Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alamogordo Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 204 Students
3. La Luz Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alamogordo Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 215 Students
4. Tularosa Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tularosa Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 268 Students
5. Tularosa Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tularosa Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 206 Students
6. High Rolls Mountain Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alamogordo Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 19 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in La Luz, NM
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
La Luz, NM has a total population of 2,978 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in La Luz, 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 Luz, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.65 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.81 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in La Luz, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for La Luz, 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 Luz, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in La Luz, NM
How many schools are in La Luz, NM?
La Luz, NM has 11 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,007 students in total.
How do schools in La Luz perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in La Luz score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in La Luz greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in La Luz?
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: 33%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in La Luz
1 of 1 schools in La Luz carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in La Luz. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.