Best Schools in Santa Teresa, NM
Santa Teresa, NM has 7 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,736 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in Santa Teresa greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Santa Teresa, NM
The top high schools in Santa Teresa, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Santa Teresa High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1198 Students
Best Middle Schools in Santa Teresa, NM
The top middle schools in Santa Teresa, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Santa Teresa Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 625 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Santa Teresa, NM
The top elementary schools in Santa Teresa, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. La Union Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 366 Students
2. Santa Teresa Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 501 Students
3. Riverside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 483 Students
4. Desert View Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 400 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Santa Teresa, NM
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Santa Teresa, NM has a total population of 10,446 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Santa Teresa, 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 Santa Teresa, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.04 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.43 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Santa Teresa, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Santa Teresa, 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 Santa Teresa, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Santa Teresa, NM
How many schools are in Santa Teresa, NM?
Santa Teresa, NM has 7 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,736 students in total.
How do schools in Santa Teresa perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Santa Teresa score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in Santa Teresa greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Santa Teresa?
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: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 31%
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- Projected: 26%
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- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 29%
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- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 27%
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- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Santa Teresa
3 of 3 schools in Santa Teresa carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 2
All 3 public schools we grade in Santa Teresa. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.