Best Schools in Roosevelt County, NM
Roosevelt County, NM has 25 public schools (8 high, 7 middle, 10 elementary) serving 6,296 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Roosevelt County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Roosevelt County, NM
The top high schools in Roosevelt County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Melrose High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Melrose Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 89 Students
2. Dora High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dora Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 98 Students
3. Texico High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Texico Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 171 Students
4. Elida High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elida Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 87 Students
5. Goddard High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roswell Independent Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1155 Students
6. Portales High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portales Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 807 Students
7. Floyd High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Floyd Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 49 Students
8. House High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
House Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 27 Students
Best Middle Schools in Roosevelt County, NM
The top middle schools in Roosevelt County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Texico Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Texico Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 122 Students
2. Melrose Junior
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Melrose Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 48 Students
3. Berrendo Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roswell Independent Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 663 Students
4. Portales Jr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portales Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 408 Students
5. Lindsey-steiner Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portales Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 316 Students
6. Floyd Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Floyd Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 78 Students
7. House Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
House Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 10 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Roosevelt County, NM
The top elementary schools in Roosevelt County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Texico Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Texico Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 258 Students
2. Floyd Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Floyd Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 101 Students
3. Elida Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elida Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 91 Students
4. Dora Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dora Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 121 Students
5. Melrose Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Melrose Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 158 Students
6. Valencia Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Portales Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 389 Students
7. Berrendo Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Roswell Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 344 Students
8. House Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
House Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 16 Students
9. Brown Early Childhood Center
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Portales Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 311 Students
10. James Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Portales Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 379 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Roosevelt County, NM
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Roosevelt County, NM has a total population of 19,191 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Roosevelt County, 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 Roosevelt County, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.56 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.23 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Roosevelt County, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Roosevelt County, 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 Roosevelt County, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Roosevelt County, NM
How many schools are in Roosevelt County, NM?
Roosevelt County, NM has 25 public schools: 8 high schools, 7 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 6,296 students in total.
How do schools in Roosevelt County perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in Roosevelt County score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Roosevelt County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Roosevelt County?
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: 43%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Roosevelt County
4 places in Roosevelt County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.