Serving 267 students in grades 9, Lovington Freshman Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9
- Enrollment: 267 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 20% in NM)
- Math Proficiency: 26%
- Reading Proficiency: 17%
- Attendance Zone: Lovington Freshman Academy's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Lovington, NM, covering an area of approximately 991.7 square miles. Families typically experience a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 17.8 miles and the furthest edge extending up to 29.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lovington Freshman Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Lovington Freshman Academy's student population of 267 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
267 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lovington Freshman Academy is 0.28, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)26%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)17%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
84%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
14%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
76.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.9%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
85%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
10%
4%
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?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% NM state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lovington Freshman Academy?
The graduation rate of Lovington Freshman Academy is 85-89%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 76.5%.
How many students attend Lovington Freshman Academy?
267 students attend Lovington Freshman Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Lovington Freshman Academy students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lovington Freshman Academy?
Lovington Freshman Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lovington Freshman Academy offer ?
Lovington Freshman Academy offers enrollment in grades 9 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lovington Freshman Academy part of?
Lovington Freshman Academy is part of Lovington School District.
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