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Best Schools in La Mesilla, NM
La Mesilla, NM has 11 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 3,503 students. On average they score 22% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in La Mesilla don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in La Mesilla, NM
The top high schools in La Mesilla, 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. Pojoaque High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pojoaque Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 636 Students
Best Middle Schools in La Mesilla, NM
The top middle schools in La Mesilla, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sixth Grade Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pojoaque Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 • 117 Students
2. Pojoaque Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pojoaque Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 262 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 Mesilla, NM
The top elementary schools in La Mesilla, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pablo Roybal Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pojoaque Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 428 Students
2. Pojoaque Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pojoaque Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 187 Students
3. Tony Quintana Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Espanola Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 210 Students
4. James Rodriguez Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Espanola Public Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 248 Students
5. San Ildefonso Day School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Ildefonso Day School • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 31 Students
6. Los Ninos Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Espanola Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 71 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in La Mesilla, NM
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
La Mesilla, NM has a total population of 280 with 28% 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 Mesilla, 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 Mesilla, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
68.63 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.90 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
58.73 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in La Mesilla, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for La Mesilla, 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 Mesilla, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in La Mesilla, NM
How many schools are in La Mesilla, NM?
La Mesilla, NM has 11 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 3,503 students in total.
How do schools in La Mesilla perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in La Mesilla score 22% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in La Mesilla don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in La Mesilla?
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: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations