Serving 178 students in grades 9-12, New America School - Las Cruces 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
New America School - Las Cruces 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 New America School - Las Cruces is 0.20, 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.
What is New America School - Las Cruces's ranking?
New America School - Las Cruces is ranked #559 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of New America School - Las Cruces?
The graduation rate of New America School - Las Cruces is 20-24%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend New America School - Las Cruces?
178 students attend New America School - Las Cruces.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of New America School - Las Cruces students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New America School - Las Cruces?
New America School - Las Cruces has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does New America School - Las Cruces offer ?
New America School - Las Cruces offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is New America School - Las Cruces part of?
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