San Ysidro’s public schools outscore 54% of New Mexico districts
The grade covers the public school district serving San Ysidro, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New Mexico, not nationally.
From New Mexico state tests taken in spring 2022, when 93% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
San Ysidro’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 102 New Mexico towns with household incomes within a quarter of San Ysidro’s, its schools beat 67%, higher than their 54% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 33% of tested students were proficient in reading and 22% in math, against 34% and 24% statewide; 93% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
82% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 76% across New Mexico. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $16,907 per student, against $17,681 across New Mexico (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then eight middle and five high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind San Ysidro’s grade
B−: better than 54% of New Mexico school districts. Graduation is above the New Mexico average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve San Ysidro, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in San Ysidro
East Picacho Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 460 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Las Cruces
Kindergarten in San Ysidro
East Picacho Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 460 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Las Cruces
1st grade in San Ysidro
East Picacho Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 460 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Las Cruces
2nd grade in San Ysidro
East Picacho Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 460 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Las Cruces
3rd grade in San Ysidro
East Picacho Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 460 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Las Cruces
4th grade in San Ysidro
East Picacho Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 460 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Las Cruces
5th grade in San Ysidro
East Picacho Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 460 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Las Cruces
San Ysidro’s public schools are run by Las Cruces Public Schools, which also serves Las Cruces and Mesilla. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Close to the state in reading
San Ysidro vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New Mexico towns that share San Ysidro’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| San Ysidro | B− | Las Cruces |
Every school in San Ysidro
14 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New Mexico’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about San Ysidro’s schools
Are San Ysidro’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of New Mexico: the public schools San Ysidro children attend outscore 54% of New Mexico’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 67%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is San Ysidro in?
Las Cruces Public Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 22,670 students in 39 schools (2024–25).
Where do San Ysidro kids go to high school?
One of 5 high schools, depending on your address: Organ Mountain High School, Centennial High School, Las Cruces High, Mayfield High and Arrowhead Park Early College High School.
What is San Ysidro’s graduation rate?
82% of the class of 2023 in Las Cruces Public Schools graduated in four years, against 76% across New Mexico.
How much does San Ysidro spend per student?
$16,907 in Las Cruces Public Schools (FY2024), against $17,681 across New Mexico. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What San Ysidro families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near San Ysidro → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New Mexico. Stars are from neighbors.