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Best Schools in Velarde, NM
Velarde, NM has 9 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 1,983 students. On average they score 25% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Velarde don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Velarde, NM
The top high schools in Velarde, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Espanola Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Espanola Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 869 Students
2. Mesa Vista High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 95 Students
Best Middle Schools in Velarde, NM
The top middle schools in Velarde, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ojo Caliente Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 59 Students
2. Mesa Vista Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 34 Students
3. Carlos F. Vigil Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Espanola Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 444 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Velarde, NM
The top elementary schools in Velarde, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Velarde Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Espanola Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 63 Students
2. San Juan Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Espanola Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 208 Students
3. Alcalde Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Espanola Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 153 Students
4. El Rito Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 58 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Velarde, NM
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Velarde, NM has a total population of 1,538 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Velarde, 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 Velarde, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.99 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.98 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.01 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Velarde, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Velarde, 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 Velarde, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Velarde, NM
How many schools are in Velarde, NM?
Velarde, NM has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 1,983 students in total.
How do schools in Velarde perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Velarde score 25% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Velarde don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Velarde?
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: 26%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 26%
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- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 26%
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- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 26%
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- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Every school in Velarde
1 of 1 schools in Velarde carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Velarde. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.