Best Public Schools in Zip Code 88253

Summary:

The 88253 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school - all part of the Lake Arthur school district. While the middle and high schools show some promising signs, the overall performance of these schools suggests a need for targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for the community.

Lake Arthur Middle School stands out as a potential bright spot, ranking 108 out of 239 New Mexico middle schools and achieving a 52% proficiency rate in combined language arts, significantly higher than the state average of 38%. The school also maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 8:1, indicating a more personalized learning environment. Similarly, Lake Arthur High School has a 3-star rating and a 76.7% four-year graduation rate, which is a positive indicator of student success.

In contrast, Lake Arthur Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of New Mexico elementary schools, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (17%) and Mathematics (13%) significantly below the state averages. Additionally, all three schools in the area have a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population, which can impact educational outcomes. Addressing the socioeconomic challenges faced by the community may be an important factor in improving the overall performance of these schools.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking ()				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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	NM-MSSA English Language Arts All Grades	NM-MSSA Mathematics All Grades	Total
Lake Arthur Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	700 Broadway	Lake Arthur	88253	Chaves County	Lake Arthur	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 365-2000	61	6	9.6	100.0%	7 (11.5%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (85.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.3%)	15.1	390^th of 433 public elementary schools	9.9%					(n/a)	17.0	13.0	$56,570
Lake Arthur High	Public	9-12	700 Broadway	Lake Arthur	88253	Chaves County	Lake Arthur	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 365-2000	40	4	10.1	100.0%	9 (22.5%)	1 (2.5%)	29 (72.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			$54,171
Lake Arthur Middle	Public	6-8	700 Broadway	Lake Arthur	88253	Chaves County	Lake Arthur	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 365-2000	35	4	8.0	100.0%	11 (31.4%)	1 (2.9%)	23 (65.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	23.0		$53,605

Cities Near Zip Code 88253

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Lake Arthur	2.99 mi	3	57^th
Artesia	9.37 mi	9	28^th
Hagerman	10.28 mi	4	72^nd
Dexter	14.71 mi	3	79^th
Roswell	23.24 mi	23	62^nd

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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.