Best Schools in Mesquite, NM
Mesquite, NM has 13 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 9,237 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Mesquite meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Mesquite, NM
The top high schools in Mesquite, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Centennial High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1615 Students
2. Las Cruces High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1787 Students
3. Gadsden High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1322 Students
Best Middle Schools in Mesquite, NM
The top middle schools in Mesquite, 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 Mesquite, NM
The top elementary schools in Mesquite, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 265 Students
2. Hillrise Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 446 Students
3. Tombaugh Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 585 Students
4. Gadsden Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 419 Students
5. Vado Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 327 Students
6. Berino Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 353 Students
7. Mesquite Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 235 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.
Questions About Schools in Mesquite, NM
How many schools are in Mesquite, NM?
Mesquite, NM has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 9,237 students in total.
How do schools in Mesquite perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Mesquite score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Mesquite meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Mesquite?
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: 32%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Mesquite
All 1 public schools we grade in Mesquite. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.