La Luz Del Monte Center serves 112 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥95% (which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 was higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
112 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)85-89%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥95%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
12%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
35%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
59%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% NM state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% NM state average).
How many students attend La Luz Del Monte Center?
112 students attend La Luz Del Monte Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of La Luz Del Monte Center students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of La Luz Del Monte Center?
La Luz Del Monte Center has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does La Luz Del Monte Center offer ?
La Luz Del Monte Center offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is La Luz Del Monte Center part of?
La Luz Del Monte Center is part of Albuquerque Public Schools School District.
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