La Luz Del Monte Center (Closed 2021)

Serving 112 students in grades 7-8, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥95% (which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 was higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
112 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NM)
(09-10)
85-89%
43%
(09-10)
≥95%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
14:1
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American Indian
2%
12%
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Asian
2%
1%
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Hispanic
35%
62%
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Black
2%
2%
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White
59%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
This chart display the diversity score of La Luz Del Monte Center and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
74%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
1%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in La Luz Del Monte Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% NM state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% NM state average).
How many students attend La Luz Del Monte Center?
112 students attend La Luz Del Monte Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of La Luz Del Monte Center students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Luz Del Monte Center?
La Luz Del Monte Center has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does La Luz Del Monte Center offer ?
La Luz Del Monte Center offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is La Luz Del Monte Center part of?
La Luz Del Monte Center is part of Albuquerque Public Schools School District.

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