Best Public Schools in Melrose, NM

Summary:

The city of Melrose, New Mexico is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Melrose Elementary, Melrose High, and Melrose Junior. These schools, part of the Melrose school district, have shown varying levels of academic performance, with Melrose Elementary and Melrose High standing out as the top performers in the area.

Melrose Elementary is a standout school, consistently ranking among the top 100 elementary schools in New Mexico and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2023-2024 school year. The school outperforms the state average in proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, making it an attractive option for parents seeking a high-quality elementary education.

Melrose High is another strong performer, ranking among the top 50 high schools in New Mexico for the 2023-2024 school year and maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has a 76.7% four-year graduation rate, which is higher than the state average, indicating a focus on student success and college readiness. In contrast, Melrose Junior has lower proficiency rates, particularly in Mathematics, which could be an area for improvement within the district.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT School Day English Language Arts (2024)	SAT School Day Mathematics (2024)	NM-ASR Science (2024)	NM-MSSA English Language Arts (2024)	NM-MSSA Mathematics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT School Day English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT School Day Mathematics 11th Grade	NM-ASR Science All Grades	NM-MSSA English Language Arts All Grades	NM-MSSA Mathematics All Grades	Total
Melrose Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Missouri Ave	Melrose	88124	Curry County	Melrose	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 253-4269	135	11	12.5	45.2%	100 (74.1%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (23.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	90.6	43^rd of 433 public elementary schools	90.1%		74	99^th of 435 public elementary schools	77.2%	56			55.0	69.0	41.0	$13,204
Melrose High	Public	9-12	100 Missouri Ave	Melrose	88124	Curry County	Melrose	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 253-4267	86	6	14.9	24.4%	63 (73.3%)	3 (3.5%)	16 (18.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.7%)	66.6	50^th of 190 public high schools	73.7%		77.6	37^th of 170 public high schools	78.2%	13	59.0	14.0	64.0			$22,843
Melrose Junior	Public	6-8	100 Missouri Ave	Melrose	88124	Curry County	Melrose	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 253-4269	73	4	17.2	39.7%	50 (68.5%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (28.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.7%)	76.9	44^th of 235 public middle schools	81.3%		79.5	48^th of 239 public middle schools	79.9%	4			53.0	49.0	36.0	$20,360

Cities Near Melrose

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Floyd	15.23 mi	3	45^th
House	21.86 mi	3
Clovis	22.11 mi	18	86^th
Portales	23.07 mi	6	48^th
Grady	32.31 mi	3	6^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.

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.