Best High Schools in Mesquite, NM

Mesquite, NM has 3 high schools with 1,816 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 Mesquite score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Mesquite 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. 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

Best Middle Schools in Mesquite, NM

Mesquite, NM has 2 middle schools with 761 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 Mesquite score 10% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 19% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Mesquite underperform expectations.

1. 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

2. 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

Best Elementary Schools in Mesquite, NM

Mesquite, NM has 7 elementary schools with 2,630 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 Mesquite score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Mesquite meet expectations.

1. Gadsden Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 419 Students

2. 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

3. 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

4. Mesquite Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 235 Students

5. Berino Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 353 Students

6. Vado Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 327 Students

7. North Valley Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 265 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Mesquite, NM

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

Community Factors

Mesquite, NM has a total population of 3,510 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 54%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Mesquite, NM

5,207

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

54%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

11%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Mesquite, NM.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D-

31.67 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.22 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

26.45 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Mesquite, NM.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,007 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

42 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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