2101 Hawk Dr
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Los Alamos Middle School serves 594 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 594 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 48%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 51%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Los Alamos Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

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School Overview

Los Alamos Middle School's student population of 594 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
594 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Los Alamos Middle School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (NM)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
48%
21%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
51%
33%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
3%
12%
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Asian
4%
1%
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Hispanic
36%
62%
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Black
1%
2%
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White
53%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
2%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.59
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Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
73%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Los Alamos Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Los Alamos Middle School's ranking?

Los Alamos Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).

How many students attend Los Alamos Middle School?

594 students attend Los Alamos Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

53% of Los Alamos Middle School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Los Alamos Middle School?

Los Alamos Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.

What grades does Los Alamos Middle School offer ?

Los Alamos Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8

What school district is Los Alamos Middle School part of?

Los Alamos Middle School is part of Los Alamos Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 594 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 48%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 51%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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