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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 88002

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Summary:

The 88002 zip code is home to a single elementary school, White Sands Elementary, which serves grades PK-8 and has an enrollment of 283 students. Despite being part of the Las Cruces school district, which is ranked 45th out of 82 districts in New Mexico, White Sands Elementary stands out as a high-performing institution that consistently outpaces state and district averages in academic achievement.

White Sands Elementary has been ranked among the top 20-30 elementary schools in New Mexico over the past 3 school years, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students demonstrate exceptional proficiency in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, with 63.7% of students proficient or better in ELA and 57.45% proficient or better in science, significantly exceeding the state averages. Additionally, the school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.5 to 1, which likely contributes to its strong academic outcomes.

Despite serving a high-need student population, with 97.88% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, White Sands Elementary continues to deliver exceptional educational opportunities. The school's consistent high rankings and sustained commitment to academic excellence suggest that it is employing effective strategies to support its students and provide them with a quality education. Understanding the factors behind White Sands Elementary's success could offer valuable insights for improving educational outcomes in the broader Las Cruces school district.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year

Cities Near Zip Code 88002

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Las Cruces	8.49 mi	49	41^st
Mesquite	14.73 mi	1
Vado	15 mi	1	95^th
Chaparral	15.81 mi	6	63^rd
Anthony	16 mi	11	64^th

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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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