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Very Good

#185 of 864 schools in NM

Top 21% in state

Grady High

High School · Grady · Grady, NM

A high school in Grady, NM where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

100 FRANKLIN ST, Grady, NM 88120

  • Math 25% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2021)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.9Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.04 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+3.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
College Readiness8.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17:1
District spending per student$19,770
Chronic Absenteeism19.6%

Students at Grady High score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.

Math Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2018, to 25% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
70%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
70%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 24 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Grady High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low238/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$67,849

Median home value

$182,500

Median rent

$625/mo

College educated

12.4%

Homeownership

48.9%

Poverty rate

8.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88120; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Grady

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$19,770NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Grady High is listed in GRADY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Grady High

Grady High is a public high school in Grady, NM, part of Grady, serving approximately 51 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #185 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Grady High

What grades does Grady High serve?

Grady High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Grady High?

Grady High has an enrollment of approximately 51 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Grady High?

The student-teacher ratio at Grady High is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Grady High rank in NM?

Grady High ranks #185 of 864 schools in NM.

What is Grady High's MySchoolScout rating?

Grady High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Grady High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Grady High has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Grady High a charter school?

No, Grady High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Grady High a Title I school?

No, Grady High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grady High?

100.0% of students at Grady High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
51
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers (FTE)
3
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Curry County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.6%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 88120)
283
Area median age
68.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 88120; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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