Serving 94 students in grades 6-8, Explore Las Cruces ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 94 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Explore Las Cruces ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Explore Las Cruces's student population of 94 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
94 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Explore Las Cruces ranks within the top 30% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Explore Las Cruces is 0.53, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#173 out of 810 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
54%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
43%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Explore Las Cruces's ranking?
Explore Las Cruces is ranked #173 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Explore Las Cruces?
94 students attend Explore Las Cruces.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Explore Las Cruces students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Explore Las Cruces?
Explore Las Cruces has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Explore Las Cruces offer ?
Explore Las Cruces offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Explore Las Cruces part of?
Explore Las Cruces is part of Explore Academy Las Cruces School District.
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