Top Rankings
Los Lunas Public Schools 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 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 8,203 students in Los Lunas Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Los Lunas Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 58% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
16 Schools
933 Schools
# Students
8,203 Students
323,300 Students
# Teachers
459 Teachers
22,307 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Los Lunas Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 84 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#66 out of 85 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
58%
Graduation Rate
79%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.56
# American Indian Students
427 Students
38,903 Students
% American Indian Students
5%
12%
# Asian Students
13 Students
3,736 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
5,933 Students
200,203 Students
% Hispanic Students
72%
62%
# Black Students
43 Students
5,610 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
1,626 Students
67,120 Students
% White Students
20%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
375 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
150 Students
7,360 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
233
9,280
# Students in K Grade:
562
22,015
# Students in 1st Grade:
519
21,669
# Students in 2nd Grade:
540
22,459
# Students in 3rd Grade:
555
22,821
# Students in 4th Grade:
556
22,913
# Students in 5th Grade:
602
23,585
# Students in 6th Grade:
666
24,066
# Students in 7th Grade:
654
25,599
# Students in 8th Grade:
697
26,187
# Students in 9th Grade:
879
31,588
# Students in 10th Grade:
678
25,847
# Students in 11th Grade:
575
23,252
# Students in 12th Grade:
487
22,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,255 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,520. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,948 is less than the state median of $13,895. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$101 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$90 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,255
$14,520
Spending / Student
$10,948
$13,895
Best Los Lunas Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Los Lunas Family School
Alternative School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
111 Monica Road
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: K-8
| 225 students
Rank: #22.
Katherine Gallegos Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
236 Dom Pasqual Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 623 students
Rank: #33.
Sundance Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3701 Sundance Sw
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 509 students
Rank: #44.
Bosque Farms Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1390 West Bosque Lp
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 469 students
Rank: #55.
Peralta Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3645 Hwy 47
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 237 students
Rank: #66.
Raymond Gabaldon Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
454 Coronado Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 354 students
Rank: #77.
Valencia Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
111 Monica Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 366 students
Rank: #88.
Ann Parish Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 27% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
112 Meadow Lake
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 387 students
Rank: #99.
Los Lunas Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
220 Luna Ave
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: 7-8
| 797 students
Rank: #1010.
Los Lunas Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Coronado Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 401 students
Rank: #1111.
Los Lunas High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1776 Emilio Lopez Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: 9-12
| 1,606 students
Rank: #1212.
Desert View Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
49 Camino La Canada
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 391 students
Rank: #1313.
Tome Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
46 Chacon Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 333 students
Rank: #1414.
Valencia Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
22 Marlink Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: 7-8
| 492 students
Rank: #1515.
Valencia High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Bonita Vista Blvd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: 9-12
| 907 students
Rank: #1616.
Century Alt High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
32 Sun Valley Rd
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 866-8231
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 866-8231
Grades: 9-12
| 106 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Los Lunas Public Schools School District?
Los Lunas Public Schools School District manages 16 public schools serving 8,203 students.
What is the rank of Los Lunas Public Schools School District?
Los Lunas Public Schools School District is ranked #71 out of 84 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 Los Lunas Public Schools School District?
72% of Los Lunas Public Schools School District students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Los Lunas Public Schools School District?
Los Lunas Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Los Lunas Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,948 is less than the state median of $13,895. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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