Best Schools in Picacho, NM
Picacho, NM has 17 public schools (6 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 7,316 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Picacho exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Picacho, NM
The top high schools in Picacho, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Artesia High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Artesia Public Schools • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 766 Students
2. Goddard High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roswell Independent Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1155 Students
3. Dexter High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dexter Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 254 Students
4. Roswell High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roswell Independent Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1438 Students
5. Hagerman High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hagerman Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 114 Students
6. Hondo High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hondo Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 62 Students
Best Middle Schools in Picacho, NM
The top middle schools in Picacho, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Berrendo Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roswell Independent Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 663 Students
2. Hagerman Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hagerman Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 74 Students
3. Sierra Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roswell Independent Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 627 Students
4. Dexter Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dexter Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 196 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Picacho, NM
The top elementary schools in Picacho, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Penasco Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Artesia Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 18 Students
2. Hagerman Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hagerman Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 180 Students
3. El Capitan Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roswell Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 396 Students
4. Berrendo Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roswell Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 344 Students
5. Hondo Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hondo Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 62 Students
6. Dexter Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dexter Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 362 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Picacho, NM
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Picacho, NM has a total population of 143 with 13% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Picacho, 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 Picacho, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
38.02 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.94 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
31.08 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Picacho, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Picacho, 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 Picacho, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Picacho, NM
How many schools are in Picacho, NM?
Picacho, NM has 17 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 7,316 students in total.
How do schools in Picacho perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Picacho score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Picacho exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Picacho?
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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