Best Schools in Mesquite, NM
Mesquite, NM has a total of 12 schools including 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools. A total of 5,207 students attend Mesquite, NM schools. On average, schools in Mesquite score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Mesquite greatly exceed expectations.
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
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Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1615 Students
2. Alta Vista Early College High School
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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
SchoolGrade
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Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 661 Students
2. Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy
SchoolGrade
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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
SchoolGrade
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Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 419 Students
2. Tombaugh Elementary
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Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 585 Students
3. Hillrise Elementary
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Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 446 Students
4. Mesquite Elementary
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Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 235 Students
5. Berino Elementary
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Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 353 Students
6. Vado Elementary
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Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 327 Students
7. North Valley Elementary
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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
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 Mesquite, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
31.67 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Mesquite, NM Internet Health Assessment.
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