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Best Public Schools in Kirtland, NM


Summary:

The city of Kirtland, New Mexico is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in this area serve students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, with high rates of free and reduced lunch across the district.

Among the standout schools in Kirtland is Judy Nelson Elementary, which outperformed the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. The school is ranked 155th out of 413 New Mexico elementary schools and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Kirtland Middle also stands out, ranking 91st out of 165 New Mexico middle schools and outperforming the district and state in 8th grade English Language Arts proficiency.

However, the Kirtland school district as a whole appears to be underperforming, with all schools ranked in the bottom half of their respective school types in the state. Kirtland Central High School has seen a concerning decline in its statewide ranking over the past three years and underperformed the district and state averages in Science and English Language Arts proficiency for 11th grade. The high rates of free and reduced lunch across the district suggest significant socioeconomic challenges facing the Kirtland community.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Mexico Public Education Department.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.




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