Best Schools in Ponderosa, NM
Ponderosa, NM has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,594 students. On average they score 19% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Ponderosa don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ponderosa, NM
The top high schools in Ponderosa, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bernalillo High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bernalillo Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 806 Students
2. Walatowa Charter High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walatowa Charter High • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 38 Students
3. Jemez Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jemez Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 104 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ponderosa, NM
The top middle schools in Ponderosa, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cochiti Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bernalillo Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 78 Students
2. Jemez Valley Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jemez Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 62 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ponderosa, NM
The top elementary schools in Ponderosa, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jemez Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jemez Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 129 Students
2. Cochiti Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bernalillo Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 162 Students
3. San Felipe Pueblo Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Felipe Pueblo Elementary School • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 215 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ponderosa, NM
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ponderosa, NM has a total population of 383 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 42% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ponderosa, 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, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
55.33 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
11.51 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
43.82 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ponderosa, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ponderosa, 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, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ponderosa, NM
How many schools are in Ponderosa, NM?
Ponderosa, NM has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,594 students in total.
How do schools in Ponderosa perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Ponderosa score 19% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Ponderosa don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ponderosa?
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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