Best High Schools in Ponderosa Heights, NM

Ponderosa Heights, NM has 3 high schools with 857 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 Ponderosa Heights score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Ponderosa Heights meet expectations.

1. Ruidoso High

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ruidoso Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 532 Students

2. Tularosa High

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Tularosa Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 272 Students

3. Carrizozo High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Carrizozo Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 53 Students

Best Middle Schools in Ponderosa Heights, NM

Ponderosa Heights, NM has 3 middle schools with 570 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 Ponderosa Heights score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Ponderosa Heights exceed expectations.

1. Ruidoso Middle

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ruidoso Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 394 Students

2. Tularosa Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Tularosa Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 144 Students

3. Carrizozo Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Carrizozo Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 32 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Ponderosa Heights, NM

Ponderosa Heights, NM has 5 elementary schools with 1,440 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 Ponderosa Heights score 33% 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 Ponderosa Heights greatly exceed expectations.

1. White Mountain Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Ruidoso Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 397 Students

2. Tularosa Intermediate

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Tularosa Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 268 Students

3. Tularosa Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Tularosa Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 206 Students

4. Carrizozo Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Carrizozo Municipal Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 72 Students

5. Sierra Vista Primary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Ruidoso Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 497 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Ponderosa Heights, NM

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

Community Factors

Ponderosa Heights, NM has a total population of 455 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Ponderosa Heights, NM

2,867

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

82%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

23%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Ponderosa Heights, NM.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D-

28.96 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

F

8.68 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

20.28 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ponderosa Heights, NM.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

284 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

35 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Ponderosa Heights, NM

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  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations