Best Public Schools in Zip Code 88124

Summary:

The 88124 zip code area is home to 3 schools that are part of the Melrose school district, including 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school. Among these schools, Melrose Elementary stands out as an exceptional performer, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in New Mexico with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Melrose Elementary outperforms the state average in proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, with 69% proficient or better in ELA, 41% in Math, and 55% in Science. The school's high academic achievement is likely supported by its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.4. While Melrose High and Melrose Junior do not match the elementary school's exceptional performance, they still outperform the state average in all subject areas, with Melrose High boasting a 76.7% four-year graduation rate.

Overall, the Melrose school district appears to be providing a high-quality education to its students, with all three schools ranked among the top in their respective categories in the state. The small student populations at these schools may contribute to their ability to offer personalized attention and support, leading to their academic success. While the disparity in free and reduced lunch rates between the elementary and high school may warrant further investigation, the data suggests that the Melrose school district is a standout performer in the 88124 zip code area.

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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
Melrose Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Missouri Ave	Melrose	88124	Curry County	Melrose	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 253-4269	135	11	12.5	45.2%	100 (74.1%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (23.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	90.6	43^rd of 433 public elementary schools	90.1%		74	99^th of 435 public elementary schools	77.2%	56			55.0	69.0	41.0	$13,204
Melrose High	Public	9-12	100 Missouri Ave	Melrose	88124	Curry County	Melrose	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 253-4267	86	6	14.9	24.4%	63 (73.3%)	3 (3.5%)	16 (18.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.7%)	66.6	50^th of 190 public high schools	73.7%		77.6	37^th of 170 public high schools	78.2%	13	59.0	14.0	64.0			$22,843
Melrose Junior	Public	6-8	100 Missouri Ave	Melrose	88124	Curry County	Melrose	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 253-4269	73	4	17.2	39.7%	50 (68.5%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (28.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.7%)	76.9	44^th of 235 public middle schools	81.3%		79.5	48^th of 239 public middle schools	79.9%	4			53.0	49.0	36.0	$20,360

Cities Near Zip Code 88124

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Melrose	0.17 mi	3	19^th
Floyd	15.23 mi	3	45^th
House	21.86 mi	3
Clovis	22.11 mi	18	86^th
Portales	23.07 mi	6	48^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.

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