La Academia Dolores Huerta

400 West Bell Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88005
4/
10
Bottom 50%
La Academia Dolores Huerta 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 11-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • : Bottom 50% in NM
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (23-24)
68 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Year Founded
2004

School Rankings

La Academia Dolores Huerta ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
This School
State Level (NM)
#518 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
11-19%
24%
25-29%
34%
≤20%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
96%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
100%
n/a
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is La Academia Dolores Huerta's ranking?
La Academia Dolores Huerta is ranked #518 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are La Academia Dolores Huerta often compared to?
La Academia Dolores Huertais often viewed alongside schools like Lynn Middle School, Loma Linda Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend La Academia Dolores Huerta?
68 students attend La Academia Dolores Huerta.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of La Academia Dolores Huerta students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does La Academia Dolores Huerta offer ?
La Academia Dolores Huerta offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is La Academia Dolores Huerta part of?
La Academia Dolores Huerta is part of La Academia Dolores Huerta School District.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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