Alamogordo

The Alamogordo school district in New Mexico consists of 13 schools, including 9 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district's performance is generally better than the state average, but there is significant variation in the quality of individual schools. Several standout schools, such as Holloman Elementary, Sierra Elementary, and Buena Vista Elementary, consistently rank among the top schools in the state and have impressive proficiency rates across core subjects.

At the middle school level, Holloman Middle stands out as the top-performing school in the district, ranking 13th out of 235 middle schools in the state. However, there is a noticeable decline in performance from elementary to middle school, with proficiency rates dropping across the board. This suggests the district may need to focus on supporting students during the transition to middle school.

While the district as a whole has room for improvement, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, the data shows there are pockets of excellence that the district can build upon. The small, rural High Rolls Mountain Park Elementary school has historically been one of the top-ranked elementary schools in the state, despite its tiny enrollment, demonstrating that high-quality education can be found in unexpected places within the Alamogordo school district.