Photo: AllenS · Public domainUniversity Park’s public schools outscore 54% of New Mexico districts
The grade covers the public school district serving University Park, 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.
University Park’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 54 New Mexico towns with household incomes within a quarter of University Park’s, its schools beat 63%, 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 ↓
24 elementary schools, then eight middle and one high school
Which school depends on the address at every step. 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 University Park’s grade
B−: better than 54% of New Mexico school districts, #30 of 73 New Mexico towns. 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 University Park, with each school’s own grade.
9th grade in University Park
Arrowhead Park Early College High School
Grades 9–12 · 549 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Las Cruces
10th grade in University Park
Arrowhead Park Early College High School
Grades 9–12 · 549 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Las Cruces
11th grade in University Park
Arrowhead Park Early College High School
Grades 9–12 · 549 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Las Cruces
12th grade in University Park
Arrowhead Park Early College High School
Grades 9–12 · 549 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Las Cruces
University Park’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
University Park vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New Mexico towns that share University Park’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| University Park | B− | Las Cruces |
Every school in University Park
32 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 University Park’s schools
Are University Park’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of New Mexico: the public schools University Park children attend outscore 54% of New Mexico’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #30 of 73 New Mexico towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 63%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is University Park in?
Las Cruces Public Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 22,670 students in 39 schools (2024–25).
Where do University Park kids go to high school?
Arrowhead Park Early College High School in Las Cruces, with 549 students; its own test results earn an A+.
What is University Park’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 University Park 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 University Park families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near University Park → 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.