Serving 452 students in grades 7-8, Los Alamitos Middle School 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 11% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 452 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Top 1% in NM)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Los Alamitos Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Los Alamitos Middle School's student population of 452 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
452 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Los Alamitos Middle School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)18%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
42%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
43%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
13%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Los Alamitos Middle School?
452 students attend Los Alamitos Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Los Alamitos Middle School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Los Alamitos Middle School?
Los Alamitos Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Los Alamitos Middle School offer ?
Los Alamitos Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Los Alamitos Middle School part of?
Los Alamitos Middle School is part of Grants-Cibola County Schools School District.
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