Best Schools in Lakewood, NM
Lakewood, NM has 10 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 6,656 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Lakewood don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lakewood, NM
The top high schools in Lakewood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Artesia High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Artesia Public Schools • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 766 Students
2. Carlsbad High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlsbad Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1551 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lakewood, NM
The top middle schools in Lakewood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlsbad Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 817 Students
2. Artesia Zia Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Artesia Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 546 Students
3. Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlsbad Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 705 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lakewood, NM
The top elementary schools in Lakewood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hermosa Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Artesia Public Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 293 Students
2. Monterrey Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlsbad Municipal Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 329 Students
3. Ocotillo Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlsbad Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 708 Students
4. Grand Heights Early Childhood
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Artesia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 336 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lakewood, NM
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lakewood, NM has a total population of 241 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.82 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.08 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.75 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lakewood, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lakewood, NM
How many schools are in Lakewood, NM?
Lakewood, NM has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 6,656 students in total.
How do schools in Lakewood perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Lakewood score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Lakewood don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lakewood?
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: 35%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations