Best Public Schools in Zip Code 88434

Summary:

The 88434 zip code area is home to three small schools - one elementary, one middle, and one high school - all part of the San Jon school district. While the district is ranked 38 out of 119 in New Mexico, the schools in this area show a mix of strengths and challenges.

San Jon Elementary School stands out, ranking 161 out of 433 New Mexico elementary schools and outperforming the state average in English Language Arts and Science. In contrast, San Jon Middle School is the highest-performing, ranking 57 out of 235 middle schools and also exceeding the state in English Language Arts. However, all three schools have a 100% rate of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage in the community.

The small size of these schools, with the high school having only 20 students, presents both opportunities and challenges. While the student-teacher ratios are very low, the schools may struggle with limited resources and opportunities for collaboration. Graduation rates at San Jon High are 76.7%, which is an area for potential improvement. Overall, these schools demonstrate the unique needs and complexities faced by rural, high-poverty educational institutions, and the importance of targeted support and continuous improvement efforts.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				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	NM-ASR Science All Grades	NM-MSSA English Language Arts All Grades	NM-MSSA Mathematics All Grades	Total
San Jon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7th And Elm Streets	San Jon	88434	Quay County	San Jon	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 576-2466	74	8	9.7	100.0%	27 (36.5%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (60.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.7%)	57	161^st of 433 public elementary schools	62.8%		57.6	173^rd of 435 public elementary schools	60.2%	12		45.0	24.0	$13,974
San Jon High	Public	9-12	7th And Elm Streets	San Jon	88434	Quay County	San Jon	No	(n/a)	No	No	(575) 576-2466	20	4	4.5	100.0%	12 (60.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (40.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$20,716
San Jon Middle School	Public	6-8	7th And Elm Streets	San Jon	88434	Quay County	San Jon	No	(n/a)	No	No	(575) 576-2466	31	3	9.7	100.0%	9 (29.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (67.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	68	57^th of 235 public middle schools	75.7%		41.7	123^rd of 239 public middle schools	48.5%	66	38.0	61.0	24.0	$20,302

Cities Near Zip Code 88434

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Logan	11.08 mi	4	41^st
San Jon	11.3 mi	3	59^th
Tucumcari	27 mi	3	54^th
Grady	30.57 mi	3	25^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.

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.