Serving 225 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Los Lunas Family School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 225 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Math Proficiency: 60-79%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Los Lunas Family School's student population of 225 students has grown by 476% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 400% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
225 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Los Lunas Family School is 0.43, which is less 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)60-79%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-79%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1
American Indian
6%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
73%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
18%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
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?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Los Lunas Family School?
225 students attend Los Lunas Family School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Los Lunas Family School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Los Lunas Family School?
Los Lunas Family School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Los Lunas Family School offer ?
Los Lunas Family School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Los Lunas Family School part of?
Los Lunas Family School is part of Los Lunas Public Schools School District.
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