Top Rankings
Las Montanas Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public school serving 167 students in Las Montanas Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public School in Las Montanas Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
1 School
933 Schools
# Students
167 Students
323,045 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
22,283 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Las Montanas Charter School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 144 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 30-39% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#14 out of 144 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)30-39%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.56
# American Indian Students
3 Students
38,903 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
12%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,736 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
148 Students
199,954 Students
% Hispanic Students
89%
62%
# Black Students
6 Students
5,608 Students
% Black Students
3%
2%
# White Students
10 Students
67,116 Students
% White Students
6%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
375 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
7,360 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
9,280
# Students in K Grade:
-
21,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
21,641
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
22,428
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
22,784
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
22,876
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
23,545
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
24,024
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
25,599
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
26,187
# Students in 9th Grade:
69
31,588
# Students in 10th Grade:
40
25,847
# Students in 11th Grade:
32
23,252
# Students in 12th Grade:
26
22,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,802 is higher than the state median of $14,531. The school district revenue/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,557 is higher than the state median of $13,905. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,802
$14,531
Spending / Student
$16,557
$13,905
Best Las Montanas Charter School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Las Montanas Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1405 S. Solano Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 636-2100
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 636-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 167 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Las Montanas Charter School District?
Las Montanas Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 167 students.
What is the rank of Las Montanas Charter School District?
Las Montanas Charter School District is ranked #14 out of 144 school districts in New Mexico (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Las Montanas Charter School District?
89% of Las Montanas Charter School District students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Las Montanas Charter School District?
Las Montanas Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Las Montanas Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,557 is higher than the state median of $13,905. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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