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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 87002


At a glance
10
Schools
3,500
Students
Top rankedBelen Family School37th of 345 New Mexico elementary schools
Biggest riser
Dennis Chavez Elementary up 9 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Central Elementary 11.4 students per teacher
Newly ranked this year
Belen Infinity High
SchoolDigger ratings
4★
3★
2★
1★
2 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The 87002 zip code area in New Mexico is home to 9 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools, all part of the Belen school district. While the district as a whole is ranked 48 out of 82 in the state and has a 2-star rating, several schools in the area stand out as performing better than others.

Belen Family School ranks 37th out of 345 elementary schools in New Mexico and has a 5-star rating, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages. Dennis Chavez Elementary and Rio Grande Elementary also stand out, ranking 98th and 99th out of 345 and 413 elementary schools respectively, and both earning 4-star ratings.

The data reveals a wide range of performance among the schools in the 87002 zip code area. While some schools excel, others lag behind in key metrics such as graduation rates, test scores, and student-teacher ratios. The free/reduced lunch rates also vary significantly, from 100% at Rio Grande Elementary to 42.45% at Belen Family School, suggesting socioeconomic factors may play a role in the academic outcomes of these schools. Overall, the information provided offers a detailed look at the strengths and weaknesses of the local school system, which could be valuable for parents, educators, and policymakers in the area.

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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.

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