Best Public Schools in Zip Code 87005

Summary:

The 87005 zip code area is home to a single standout elementary school, Bluewater Elementary, which serves grades K-6 and has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in New Mexico. Despite the high economic need in the community, with 100% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Bluewater Elementary has demonstrated exceptional academic performance, significantly outpacing the state averages in both language arts and mathematics proficiency.

Bluewater Elementary's diverse student population, with a balanced representation of White, Hispanic, and Native American students, contributes to a rich learning environment. The school's small size, with a low student-teacher ratio of 8.2 to 1, may be a key factor in its academic success, allowing for more individualized attention and support for students. Grants-Cibola County Schools, the district that Bluewater Elementary is a part of, is ranked 83rd out of 119 districts in New Mexico and has a 2-star rating, but Bluewater's exceptional performance sets it apart from the district's overall standing.

Overall, Bluewater Elementary stands out as a high-performing school that is providing an excellent education to its diverse student population, despite the economic challenges faced by the community. The school's consistent academic excellence and strong rankings are impressive, and its small size and low student-teacher ratio may be contributing factors to its success. Parents in the 87005 zip code area can be confident that Bluewater Elementary is a standout option for their children's education.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NM Combined Language Arts (2023)	NM Combined Mathematics (2023)	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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NM Combined Language Arts All Grades	NM Combined Mathematics All Grades	Total
Bluewater Elementary	Public	K-6	15 West Chess Rd	Bluewater	87005	Cibola County	Grants	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 285-2694	70	9	8.2	100.0%	25 (35.7%)	2 (2.9%)	18 (25.7%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (35.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	98	17^th of 435 public elementary schools	96.1%		85.3	44^th of 420 public elementary schools	89.5%	27	71.0	56.0	$13,064

Cities Near Zip Code 87005

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Milan	0.05 mi	1	107^th
Grants	3.11 mi	7	109^th
San Rafael	4.39 mi	1	32^nd
Bluewater	7.16 mi	1	3^rd
Prewitt	15.86 mi	1

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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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