Summary:
The 87556 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. This community faces significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the consistently high free and reduced lunch rates across all the schools, ranging from 72.88% to 100%.
Among the standout schools in the area is Roots & Wings Community, a public charter elementary/middle school that has performed exceptionally well in recent years. In 2021-2022, it ranked 2nd out of 420 New Mexico elementary schools and earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its 2022-2023 proficiency rates in language arts (55%) and math (14%) also outperform the state averages. Another school showing steady improvement is Questa Junior High, which has moved from the bottom half to the top half of New Mexico middle schools in its statewide ranking over the past few years.
However, the academic performance across the schools in the 87556 zip code is uneven, with some struggling to meet state proficiency standards, particularly in mathematics. This disparity highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to ensure all students in the area have access to a high-quality education, regardless of the socioeconomic challenges they may face.
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