Best High Schools in Las Cruces, NM

Las Cruces, NM has 18 high schools with 10,289 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Las Cruces score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Las Cruces greatly exceed expectations.

1. Centennial High School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1615 Students

2. Alma D'arte Charter

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alma D'arte Charter • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 121 Students

3. Organ Mountain High School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1980 Students

4. Las Cruces High

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1787 Students

5. Alta Vista Early College High School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 201 Students

6. Mayfield High

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1421 Students

7. Gadsden High

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1322 Students

8. Tularosa High

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Tularosa Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 272 Students

9. Hot Springs High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

T Or C Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 361 Students

10. New America School - Las Cruces

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

New America School - Las Cruces • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 170 Students

Best Middle Schools in Las Cruces, NM

Las Cruces, NM has 15 middle schools with 6,582 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Las Cruces score 19% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Las Cruces don't meet expectations.

1. Tularosa Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Tularosa Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 144 Students

2. Gadsden Middle

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 661 Students

3. Holloman Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Alamogordo Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 172 Students

4. Explore Academy Las Cruces

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Explore Academy Las Cruces • Charter • Grades 6 - 9 • 189 Students

5. Hatch Valley Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Hatch Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 262 Students

6. Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 100 Students

7. Camino Real Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 965 Students

8. T Or C Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

T Or C Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 283 Students

9. Lynn Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 534 Students

10. Sierra Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 799 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Las Cruces, NM

Las Cruces, NM has 35 elementary schools with 13,062 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Las Cruces score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Las Cruces meet expectations.

1. Tularosa Intermediate

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Tularosa Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 268 Students

2. Holloman Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Alamogordo Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 490 Students

3. J Paul Taylor Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

J Paul Taylor Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 198 Students

4. Sunrise Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 362 Students

5. Tombaugh Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 585 Students

6. Desert Hills Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 559 Students

7. Hillrise Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 446 Students

8. Fairacres Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 405 Students

9. Rio Grande Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Hatch Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 230 Students

10. Sonoma Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 748 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Las Cruces, NM

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Las Cruces, NM has a total population of 149,428 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Las Cruces, NM

29,933

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

87%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

36%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Las Cruces, NM.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D-

30.08 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

5.64 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

24.44 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Las Cruces, NM.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Las Cruces, NM.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,263 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

65 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Las Cruces, NM Internet Health Assessment.

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