Best Schools in Mesilla Park, NM
Mesilla Park, NM has 11 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 7,261 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Mesilla Park meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Mesilla Park, NM
The top high schools in Mesilla Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Las Cruces High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1787 Students
2. Gadsden High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1322 Students
Best Middle Schools in Mesilla Park, NM
The top middle schools in Mesilla Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Zia Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 688 Students
2. Gadsden Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 661 Students
3. Lynn Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 534 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Mesilla Park, NM
The top elementary schools in Mesilla Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mesilla Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 353 Students
2. Mesilla Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 275 Students
3. Tombaugh Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 585 Students
4. University Hills Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 358 Students
5. Valley View Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 371 Students
6. Vado Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 327 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Mesilla Park, NM
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Mesilla Park, NM has a total population of 3,963 with 58% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 60% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Mesilla Park, 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 Mesilla Park, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
33.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.89 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
26.06 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Mesilla Park, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Mesilla Park, 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 Mesilla Park, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Mesilla Park, NM
How many schools are in Mesilla Park, NM?
Mesilla Park, NM has 11 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 7,261 students in total.
How do schools in Mesilla Park perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Mesilla Park score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Mesilla Park meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Mesilla Park?
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: 33%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Mesilla Park
1 of 1 schools in Mesilla Park carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Mesilla Park. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.