Best Public Schools in Zip Code 87901


Summary:

The 87901 zip code area in New Mexico is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the schools in this area generally underperform the state averages in academic proficiency, Hot Springs High School stands out as a standout, ranking 43 out of 131 high schools in the state and receiving a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

T Or C Middle School also performs better than the T Or C district average in English language arts proficiency, with a lower student-teacher ratio of 13.8. However, the other schools in the area, T Or C Elementary and Sierra Elementary, have particularly low proficiency rates in English language arts and mathematics, with only around 20-30% of students meeting or exceeding standards.

The high rates of free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, ranging from 98.98% to 100%, suggest that the schools in the 87901 zip code serve a population facing significant economic challenges, which may contribute to the lower academic performance observed across the schools. While the overall performance is concerning, the data also reveals potential areas of strength, such as the success of T Or C Middle School in English language arts, that could be leveraged to support student achievement in the broader district.








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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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