Lacy Simms Middle School serves 52 students in grades 6-8.
Minority enrollment was 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
52 students
Total Classroom Teachers (06-07)
6 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
4%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
31%
62%
Black
4%
2%
White
61%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (06-07)
49%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Lacy Simms Middle School?
52 students attend Lacy Simms Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Lacy Simms Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Black.
What grades does Lacy Simms Middle School offer ?
Lacy Simms Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lacy Simms Middle School part of?
Lacy Simms Middle School is part of Alamogordo School District.
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