Best Public Schools in Zip Code 88005


Summary:

The 88005 zip code area in New Mexico is home to 12 schools, including 9 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The majority of these schools belong to the Las Cruces District, which is ranked 63 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Among the standout schools in the area is J Paul Taylor Academy, a public charter elementary/middle school that ranks 57th out of 433 elementary schools in New Mexico and receives a 4-star rating. It has significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts (62%), Mathematics (38%), and Science (51%) compared to the state averages. Another high-performing school is Tombaugh Elementary, a public elementary school that ranks 167th out of 433 elementary schools and receives a 3-star rating, with above-average proficiency rates.

However, the data also reveals stark differences in school performance within the 88005 zip code. While some schools like J Paul Taylor Academy and Tombaugh Elementary are excelling, others such as Alameda Elementary and Mac Arthur Elementary have very low proficiency rates, well below the state and district averages. This highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address the challenges faced by the lower-performing schools in the area.








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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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