Best Public Schools in Zip Code 87901

Summary:

The 87901 zip code area in New Mexico is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the T Or C school district. While there are no clear standout schools in the area, some observations can be made. Hot Springs High School has the highest statewide ranking among the schools, ranking 122 out of 190 New Mexico high schools, and also has the highest four-year graduation rate at 76.7%. Meanwhile, Sierra Elementary and T Or C Middle School have slightly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts compared to the other schools in the area.

Across the board, the schools in the 87901 zip code area perform significantly below the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranged from 22% to 32%, while the state average was 39%. In Mathematics, the proficiency rates ranged from 12% to 19%, compared to the state average of 25%. Additionally, all the schools in the area have 100% of their students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage in the community.

The consistently low performance of the schools in the 87901 zip code area suggests a need for targeted interventions and support to address the underlying issues and improve educational outcomes for the students. This could include initiatives focused on teacher development, curriculum enhancement, and community engagement. Addressing the challenges faced by the T Or C school district may require a holistic approach that goes beyond just academic metrics and considers the broader context and socioeconomic factors that can influence school performance.

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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
Sierra Elementary	Public	4-5	1500 North Silver	T Or C	87901	Sierra County	T Or C	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 894-8150	144	9	16.0	100.0%	65 (45.1%)	2 (1.4%)	70 (48.6%)	2 (1.4%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.8%)	33.5	278^th of 433 public elementary schools	35.8%		37	272^nd of 435 public elementary schools	37.5%	6			31.0	32.0	17.0	$9,771
Hot Springs High	Public	9-12	1200 North Pershing Ave	T Or C	87901	Sierra County	T Or C	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 894-8150	361	23	15.8	100.0%	142 (39.3%)	3 (0.8%)	207 (57.3%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.4%)	32	122^nd of 190 public high schools	35.8%		42	80^th of 170 public high schools	52.9%	42	28.0	7.0	31.0			$11,113
T Or C Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	1500 North Silver	T Or C	87901	Sierra County	T Or C	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 894-8150	389	25	15.4	100.0%	215 (55.3%)	2 (0.5%)	159 (40.9%)	4 (1.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)	17.2	379^th of 433 public elementary schools	12.5%		10.1	419^th of 435 public elementary schools	3.7%	40				22.0	12.0	$12,742
T Or C Middle	Public	6-8	1802 Pershing St	T Or C	87901	Sierra County	T Or C	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 894-8150	283	21	13.4	100.0%	122 (43.1%)	6 (2.1%)	147 (51.9%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	35.8	140^th of 235 public middle schools	40.4%		36	145^th of 239 public middle schools	39.3%	5			33.0	32.0	19.0	$11,438

Cities Near Zip Code 87901

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
T Or C	1.2 mi	4	104^th
Arrey	19.88 mi	1	33^rd
Garfield	25.96 mi	1
Hatch	32.33 mi	4	128^th
San Lorenzo	45.61 mi	1	19^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.

Best Public Schools in Zip Code 87901

T Or C Middle

Sierra Elementary

Hot Springs High

T Or C Elementary

Cities Near Zip Code 87901