Las Cruces School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 40 public schools serving 23,075 students in Las Cruces School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Las Cruces School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Las Cruces School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 144 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has increased from 80% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.56
# American Indian Students
161 Students
38,638 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
12%
# Asian Students
194 Students
3,921 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
18,210 Students
200,386 Students
% Hispanic Students
79%
62%
# Black Students
443 Students
5,610 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
3,758 Students
65,976 Students
% White Students
16%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
62 Students
381 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
247 Students
7,507 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
2%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
862
10,018
# Students in K Grade:
1,564
21,367
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,696
22,728
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,660
22,109
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,612
22,786
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,716
23,205
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,714
23,428
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,712
23,673
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,702
24,196
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,890
25,664
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,985
30,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,905
27,623
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,470
22,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,587
21,970
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,051 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,560. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,616 is less than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Las Cruces School District?
Las Cruces School District manages 40 public schools serving 23,075 students.
What is the rank of Las Cruces School District?
Las Cruces School District is ranked #81 out of 144 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Las Cruces School District?
79% of Las Cruces School District students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Las Cruces School District?
Las Cruces School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 15:1.
What is Las Cruces School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,616 is less than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 40 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 23,075 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 84%
Graduation Rate
: 81% (Top 30% in NM)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 22% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 33% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
