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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 87505


At a glance
15
Schools
6,159
Students
4
Districts
1
5-star school
Top rankedMandela International Magnet (Mims)7th of 131 New Mexico high schools
Biggest riser
Thrive Community School up 123 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Edward Ortiz Middle 9.8 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
5★
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0★
5 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The 87505 zip code of Santa Fe, New Mexico is home to 14 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 4 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. This diverse educational landscape serves students across various grade levels and school models, with a mix of high-performing and underperforming institutions.

Among the standout schools in the area are Wood-Gormley Elementary, which ranks 19th out of 345 elementary schools in the state and boasts exceptional test scores, and Mandela International Magnet (Mims), a 7-12 grade school that ranks 7th out of 131 high schools in New Mexico and also demonstrates strong academic performance. Additionally, the Thrive Community School, a K-8 charter school, has a 4-star rating and solid proficiency rates. In contrast, Ramirez Thomas Elementary and Salazar Elementary stand out as lower-performing institutions with proficiency rates well below the state and district averages.

The data reveals a wide range in test performance and graduation rates across the schools in the 87505 zip code, with the top-performing institutions significantly outpacing their lower-performing counterparts. Additionally, many of the schools have very high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage among the student populations. These factors suggest the presence of inequities in educational opportunities and resources, which could be addressed through targeted interventions and resource allocation to support student learning and achievement across 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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