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Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle School

Hwy 518
Mora, NM 87732
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 93 students in grades 6-8, Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 93 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in NM
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle School's student population of 93 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
93 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NM)
#739 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
12%
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Asian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
96%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
2%
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White
3%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.08
This chart displays the diversity score of Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
15%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle School's ranking?
Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle School is ranked #739 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle School?
93 students attend Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle School?
Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle School offer ?
Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle School part of?
Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle School is part of Mora Independent Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 93 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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