Best Schools in McAlister, NM
McAlister, NM has 12 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 4 elementary) serving 1,429 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in McAlister greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in McAlister, NM
The top high schools in McAlister, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Melrose High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Melrose Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 89 Students
2. Tucumcari High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tucumcari Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 243 Students
3. House High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
House Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 27 Students
4. Grady High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grady Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 45 Students
Best Middle Schools in McAlister, NM
The top middle schools in McAlister, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grady Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grady Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 45 Students
2. Melrose Junior
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Melrose Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 48 Students
3. Tucumcari Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tucumcari Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 214 Students
4. House Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
House Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 10 Students
Best Elementary Schools in McAlister, NM
The top elementary schools in McAlister, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grady Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grady Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 84 Students
2. Melrose Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Melrose Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 158 Students
3. Tucumcari Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tucumcari Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 450 Students
4. House Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
House Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 16 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in McAlister, NM
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
McAlister, NM has a total population of 188 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in McAlister, 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 McAlister, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.13 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.32 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in McAlister, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for McAlister, 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 McAlister, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in McAlister, NM
How many schools are in McAlister, NM?
McAlister, NM has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 1,429 students in total.
How do schools in McAlister perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in McAlister score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in McAlister greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in McAlister?
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: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 34%
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- Projected: 37%
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- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 32%
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- Projected: 29%
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- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations