Best Schools in White Sands, NM
White Sands, NM has 5 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,928 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in White Sands meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in White Sands, NM
The top high schools in White Sands, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Organ Mountain High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1980 Students
Best Middle Schools in White Sands, NM
The top middle schools in White Sands, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mesa Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 803 Students
Best Elementary Schools in White Sands, NM
The top elementary schools in White Sands, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. White Sands Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 275 Students
2. Sunrise Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 362 Students
3. Cesar Chavez Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 508 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in White Sands, NM
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
White Sands, NM has a total population of 929 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in White Sands, 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 White Sands, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
37.06 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
10.09 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
26.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in White Sands, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for White Sands, 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 White Sands, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in White Sands, NM
How many schools are in White Sands, NM?
White Sands, NM has 5 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,928 students in total.
How do schools in White Sands perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in White Sands score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in White Sands meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in White Sands?
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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- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations