Best Public Schools in Zip Code 87549

Summary:

The 87549 zip code area is home to 3 schools, including 2 middle schools and 1 high school, all part of the Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools district. While the academic performance varies across the schools, one standout is Mesa Vista Middle School, which outperformed the state averages in both Language Arts and Science proficiency.

In contrast, Mesa Vista High School and Ojo Caliente Elementary struggled to meet state averages in academic proficiency, indicating significant differences in the quality of education within the same district. Additionally, all three schools have a predominantly Hispanic student population and a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, suggesting potential equity concerns and the need to address disparities in educational opportunities.

The analysis highlights the importance of examining school-level performance rather than relying solely on district-level information. While Mesa Vista Middle School stands out as a strong performer, the other schools in the 87549 zip code area face challenges in meeting academic standards, underscoring the need for targeted interventions and support to ensure equitable access to quality education for all students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NM Combined Language Arts (2023)	NM Combined Mathematics (2023)	NM Combined Science (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	NM Combined Science All Grades	Total
Mesa Vista High	Public	9-12	Hwy 285 Junction 111	Ojo Caliente	87549	Taos County	Mesa Vista	No	(n/a)	No	No	(575) 583-2274	95	6	15.2	100.0%	4 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	90 (94.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27	114^th of 170 public high schools	32.9%					(n/a)	32.0		16.0	$14,830
Ojo Caliente Elementary	Public	4-6	Hwy 285 Junction 111	Ojo Caliente	87549	Taos County	Mesa Vista	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 583-2316	59	3	18.1	100.0%	6 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (89.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	33.0	21.0		$14,830
Mesa Vista Middle	Public	7-8	Hwy 285 Junction 111	Ojo Caliente	87549	Taos County	Mesa Vista	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 583-2274	34	2	15.1	100.0%	5 (14.7%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (82.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	70.9	61^st of 239 public middle schools	74.5%		55.7	75^th of 232 public middle schools	67.7%	14	48.0		38.0	$14,830

Cities Near Zip Code 87549

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Ojo Caliente	2.12 mi	3	67^th
El Rito	8.16 mi	1
Espanola	11.3 mi	17	121^st
Dixon	11.49 mi	1	11^th
Penasco	21.91 mi	3	60^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.