Best Schools in Ponderosa Heights, NM
Ponderosa Heights, NM has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 2,867 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Ponderosa Heights meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ponderosa Heights, NM
The top high schools in Ponderosa Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ruidoso High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ruidoso Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 532 Students
2. Tularosa High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tularosa Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 272 Students
3. Carrizozo High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carrizozo Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 53 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ponderosa Heights, NM
The top middle schools in Ponderosa Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ruidoso Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ruidoso Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 394 Students
2. Carrizozo Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carrizozo Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 32 Students
3. Tularosa Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tularosa Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 144 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ponderosa Heights, NM
The top elementary schools in Ponderosa Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carrizozo Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carrizozo Municipal Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 72 Students
2. White Mountain Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ruidoso Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 397 Students
3. Tularosa Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tularosa Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 268 Students
4. Tularosa Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tularosa Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 206 Students
5. Sierra Vista Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
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 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
28.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.68 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Ponderosa Heights, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ponderosa Heights, NM
How many schools are in Ponderosa Heights, NM?
Ponderosa Heights, NM has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 2,867 students in total.
How do schools in Ponderosa Heights perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Ponderosa Heights score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Ponderosa Heights meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ponderosa Heights?
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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- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 26%
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- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 30%
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