Best Schools in Sunspot, NM
Sunspot, NM has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,190 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Sunspot greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sunspot, NM
The top high schools in Sunspot, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cloudcroft High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cloudcroft Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 113 Students
2. Alamogordo High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alamogordo Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1579 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sunspot, NM
The top middle schools in Sunspot, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cloudcroft Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cloudcroft Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 101 Students
2. Mountain View Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alamogordo Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 502 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sunspot, NM
The top elementary schools in Sunspot, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cloudcroft Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cloudcroft Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 165 Students
2. Yucca Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alamogordo Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 245 Students
3. Sunset Hills Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alamogordo Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 466 Students
4. High Rolls Mountain Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Alamogordo Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 19 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sunspot, NM
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sunspot, NM has a total population of 78 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sunspot, 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 Sunspot, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
33.57 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.03 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sunspot, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sunspot, 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 Sunspot, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sunspot, NM
How many schools are in Sunspot, NM?
Sunspot, NM has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,190 students in total.
How do schools in Sunspot perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Sunspot score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Sunspot greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sunspot?
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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