Best High Schools in Ruidoso, NM

Ruidoso, NM has 3 high schools with 946 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 Ruidoso score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Ruidoso 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. Capitan High

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Capitan Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 142 Students

3. 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

Best Middle Schools in Ruidoso, NM

Ruidoso, NM has 3 middle schools with 665 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 Ruidoso score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Ruidoso 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. Capitan Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Capitan Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 127 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Ruidoso, NM

Ruidoso, NM has 4 elementary schools with 1,364 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 Ruidoso score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Ruidoso 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. Capitan Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Capitan Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 202 Students

4. 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 Ruidoso, NM

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

Community Factors

Ruidoso, NM has a total population of 8,407 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Ruidoso, NM

2,975

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

87%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

28%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Ruidoso, NM.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D-

27.75 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

F

7.63 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

20.12 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ruidoso, NM.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,149 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

54 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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