Best Public Schools in Zip Code 88418

Summary:

The 88418 zip code area is home to two exceptional schools, Des Moines Elementary and Des Moines High, both of which have consistently ranked among the top schools in New Mexico. These small, diverse schools have demonstrated remarkable academic achievements, outperforming the state averages in core subjects and earning top ratings from SchoolDigger.

Des Moines Elementary is a standout, ranking 23rd out of 435 New Mexico elementary schools and boasting a 5-star rating. The school's students excel in language arts and mathematics, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the state average. Meanwhile, Des Moines High ranks 10th out of 170 New Mexico high schools and also holds a 5-star rating, with students outperforming the state in language arts, mathematics, and science.

Despite serving relatively small and diverse communities, both schools maintain a low student-teacher ratio of 7.9 to 1, suggesting a personalized learning environment that contributes to their academic success. While Des Moines Municipal Schools serve a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, the schools have demonstrated an ability to support student achievement regardless of socioeconomic background, making them standout examples of educational excellence within the state of New Mexico.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NM Combined Language Arts (2023)	NM Combined Mathematics (2023)	NM Combined Science (2023)	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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NM Combined Language Arts All Grades	NM Combined Mathematics All Grades	NM Combined Science All Grades	Total
Des Moines Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	500 Des Moines Avenue	Des Moines	88418	Union County	Des Moines	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 278-2611	69	9	7.9	49.3%	41 (59.4%)	3 (4.3%)	25 (36.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	97.3	23^rd of 435 public elementary schools	94.7%		98.9	6^th of 420 public elementary schools	98.6%	17	81.0	49.0		$25,405
Des Moines High	Public	7-12	500 Des Moines Avenue	Des Moines	88418	Union County	Des Moines	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 278-2611	51	6	7.9	37.3%	38 (74.5%)	1 (2.0%)	12 (23.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	96.5	10^th of 170 public high schools	94.1%					(n/a)	72.0	48.0	75.0	$21,539

Cities Near Zip Code 88418

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Des Moines	8.83 mi	2	5^th
Raton	35.25 mi	5	50^th
Maxwell	37.17 mi	3	10^th
Clayton	41.42 mi	5	34^th
Springer	43.08 mi	4	111^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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