Best Schools in La Plata, NM
La Plata, NM has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 7,173 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in La Plata meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in La Plata, NM
The top high schools in La Plata, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Piedra Vista High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmington Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1578 Students
2. Farmington High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmington Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1824 Students
3. Shiprock High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 582 Students
Best Middle Schools in La Plata, NM
The top middle schools in La Plata, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Heights Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmington Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 718 Students
2. Tibbetts Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmington Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 683 Students
3. Tse Bit Ai Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 427 Students
Best Elementary Schools in La Plata, NM
The top elementary schools in La Plata, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Country Club Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmington Municipal Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 525 Students
2. Ladera Del Norte Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmington Municipal Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 543 Students
3. Mesa Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 293 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in La Plata, NM
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
La Plata, NM has a total population of 1,254 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in La Plata, 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 Plata, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.50 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.50 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.00 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in La Plata, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for La Plata, 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 Plata, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in La Plata, NM
How many schools are in La Plata, NM?
La Plata, NM has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 7,173 students in total.
How do schools in La Plata perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in La Plata score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in La Plata meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in La Plata?
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: 32%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations