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Best Schools in Las Placitas, NM
Las Placitas, NM has 7 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,652 students. On average they score 25% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Las Placitas don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Las Placitas, NM
The top high schools in Las Placitas, 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. Mesa Vista High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 95 Students
Best Middle Schools in Las Placitas, NM
The top middle schools in Las Placitas, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ojo Caliente Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 59 Students
2. Mesa Vista Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 34 Students
3. Carlos F. Vigil Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Espanola Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 444 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Las Placitas, NM
The top elementary schools in Las Placitas, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Abiquiu Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Espanola Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 93 Students
2. El Rito Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 58 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Las Placitas, NM
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Las Placitas, NM has a total population of 91 with 10% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 8% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Las Placitas, 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 Las Placitas, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
65.17 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
15.00 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
50.18 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Las Placitas, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Las Placitas, 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 Las Placitas, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Las Placitas, NM
How many schools are in Las Placitas, NM?
Las Placitas, NM has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,652 students in total.
How do schools in Las Placitas perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Las Placitas score 25% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Las Placitas don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Las Placitas?
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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- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 29%
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