Best Public Schools in Zip Code 88231


Summary:

The 88231 zip code area in New Mexico is home to 3 schools - Mettie Jordan Elementary, Eunice High, and Caton Middle - all part of the Eunice school district. Unfortunately, the data reveals that these schools are consistently underperforming compared to state averages, with low proficiency rates in core subjects and relatively low statewide rankings.

None of the three schools in the 88231 zip code area stand out as clear academic performers. Mettie Jordan Elementary has the lowest statewide ranking, placing in the bottom 15% of New Mexico elementary schools, while Eunice High and Caton Middle also lag behind, ranking in the bottom 25-30% of their respective school types. Proficiency rates at all three schools are significantly below state averages in core subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

The data also reveals high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 56.62% at Eunice High to over 70% at Mettie Jordan Elementary and Caton Middle. This suggests that the community faces significant socioeconomic challenges, which may be a contributing factor to the low academic performance across the district. Addressing these systemic issues will be crucial in order to improve student outcomes and provide a high-quality education for the community.








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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.





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