Serving 174 students in grades 9-12, New America School - Las Cruces 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 174 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 20-24% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New America School - Las Cruces ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
New America School - Las Cruces's student population of 174 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
174 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New America School - Las Cruces ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New America School - Las Cruces is 0.20, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#559 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
89%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
10%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)20-24%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New America School - Las Cruces's ranking?
New America School - Las Cruces is ranked #559 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of New America School - Las Cruces?
The graduation rate of New America School - Las Cruces is 20-24%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend New America School - Las Cruces?
174 students attend New America School - Las Cruces.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of New America School - Las Cruces students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New America School - Las Cruces?
New America School - Las Cruces has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does New America School - Las Cruces offer ?
New America School - Las Cruces offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is New America School - Las Cruces part of?
New America School - Las Cruces is part of New America School - Las Cruces School District.
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