Best Public Schools in Zip Code 88201

Summary:

The 88201 zip code area of Roswell, New Mexico is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of standout performers and schools with room for improvement, all serving a student population facing significant economic challenges.

Military Heights Elementary stands out as a consistent top performer, ranking among the best elementary schools in New Mexico and outpacing the Roswell district and state averages in key proficiency metrics. In contrast, Washington Ave Elementary lags behind, with the lowest proficiency rates across all subjects in the data set.

At the high school level, Goddard High has maintained a strong ranking and graduation rate, outperforming the district and state in science and English language arts. However, the economic challenges facing the area are evident, with all schools reporting a 100% free or reduced-price lunch rate. The data suggests opportunities for targeted interventions and support to address achievement gaps and ensure equitable access to quality education for all students in the 88201 zip code.

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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
Del Norte Elementary	Public	K-5	2701 North Garden Ave	Roswell	88201	Chaves County	Roswell	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 637-3325	515	33	15.5	100.0%	136 (26.4%)	10 (1.9%)	363 (70.5%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	51.8	185^th of 433 public elementary schools	57.3%		72	113^th of 435 public elementary schools	74.0%	72			32.0	40.0	26.0	$8,788
Goddard High	Public	9-12	701 East Country Club	Roswell	88201	Chaves County	Roswell	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 627-4800	1,104	66	16.6	100.0%	391 (35.4%)	17 (1.5%)	681 (61.7%)	8 (0.7%)	6 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	53.2	65^th of 190 public high schools	65.8%		43.9	76^th of 170 public high schools	55.3%	11	35.0	13.0	45.0			$9,218
Military Heights Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1900 North Michigan	Roswell	88201	Chaves County	Roswell	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 637-3425	428	30	14.2	100.0%	125 (29.2%)	9 (2.1%)	282 (65.9%)	7 (1.6%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	74.2	98^th of 433 public elementary schools	77.4%		84.9	67^th of 435 public elementary schools	84.6%	31			45.0	48.0	36.0	$9,125
Washington Ave Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	408 North Washington Ave	Roswell	88201	Chaves County	Roswell	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 637-3625	288	19	15.5	100.0%	60 (20.8%)	1 (0.3%)	226 (78.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	31.4	291^st of 433 public elementary schools	32.8%		33.8	288^th of 435 public elementary schools	33.8%	3			28.0	30.0	18.0	$9,488
Berrendo Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	505 West Pine Lodge Rd	Roswell	88201	Chaves County	Roswell	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 627-2875	360	20	18.0	100.0%	163 (45.3%)	5 (1.4%)	183 (50.8%)	6 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	59.7	146^th of 433 public elementary schools	66.3%		58.5	169^th of 435 public elementary schools	61.1%	23			37.0	41.0	31.0	$9,881
Berrendo Middle	Public	6-8	800 Marion Richards	Roswell	88201	Chaves County	Roswell	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 627-2775	598	42	14.3	100.0%	227 (38.0%)	14 (2.3%)	347 (58.0%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	58.3	73^rd of 235 public middle schools	68.9%		59.9	74^th of 239 public middle schools	69.0%	1			42.0	44.0	25.0	$7,639

Cities Near Zip Code 88201

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Roswell	0.6 mi	23	71^st
Dexter	15.89 mi	3	72^nd
Hagerman	17.49 mi	4	50^th
Lake Arthur	28.91 mi	3
Artesia	37.87 mi	9	38^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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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 88201

Military Heights Elementary

Berrendo Elementary

Berrendo Middle

Goddard High

Del Norte Elementary

Washington Ave Elementary

Cities Near Zip Code 88201