Best Schools in Smith Lake, NM
Smith Lake, NM has 5 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,886 students. On average they score 23% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in Smith Lake don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Smith Lake, NM
The top high schools in Smith Lake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Crownpoint High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gallup-mckinley Cty Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 396 Students
2. Thoreau High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gallup-mckinley Cty Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 475 Students
Best Middle Schools in Smith Lake, NM
The top middle schools in Smith Lake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thoreau Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gallup-mckinley Cty Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 284 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Smith Lake, NM
The top elementary schools in Smith Lake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Crownpoint Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gallup-mckinley Cty Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 331 Students
2. Thoreau Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gallup-mckinley Cty Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 400 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Smith Lake, NM
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Smith Lake, NM has a total population of 1,000 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 63%, and 6% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Smith Lake, 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 Smith Lake, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
59.21 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
15.36 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
43.86 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Smith Lake, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Smith Lake, 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 Smith Lake, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Smith Lake, NM
How many schools are in Smith Lake, NM?
Smith Lake, NM has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,886 students in total.
How do schools in Smith Lake perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Smith Lake score 23% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in Smith Lake don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Smith Lake?
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: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 23%
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- Projected: 27%
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- Projected: 29%
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- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations