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 33 public elementary schools serving 16,128 students in Las Cruces School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in New Mexico.
Public Elementary Schools in Las Cruces School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), 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 elementary school average of 79% (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
0.57
# American Indian Students
161 Students
25,857 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
12%
# Asian Students
194 Students
2,798 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
18,210 Students
132,396 Students
% Hispanic Students
79%
61%
# Black Students
443 Students
3,944 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
3,758 Students
45,229 Students
% White Students
16%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
62 Students
257 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
247 Students
5,445 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
862
6,947
# Students in K Grade:
1,564
20,114
# 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
19,005
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,890
19,765
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,985
3,776
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,905
3,280
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,470
2,613
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,587
2,490
# 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.
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
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
