Top Rankings
Las Montanas Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 201 students in Las Montanas Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public School in Las Montanas Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (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 81% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
1 School
916 Schools
# Students
201 Students
310,536 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
22,958 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Las Montanas Charter School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 140 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 25% has decreased from 30-39% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#79 out of 141 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
33%
Graduation Rate
25%
76.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)56.2%
43.1%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.56
% American Indian
1%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
86%
63%
% Black
5%
2%
% White
6%
19%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,249 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,444. The school district revenue/student has declined by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,468 is less than the state median of $18,398. The school district spending/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$6,038 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$5,713 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,249
$19,444
Spending / Student
$12,468
$18,398
Best Las Montanas Charter School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Las Montanas Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1405 S. Solano Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 636-2100
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 636-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Las Montanas Charter School District?
Las Montanas Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 201 students.
What is the rank of Las Montanas Charter School District?
Las Montanas Charter School District is ranked #50 out of 140 school districts in New Mexico (top 50%) 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Las Montanas Charter School District?
86% of Las Montanas Charter School District students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Las Montanas Charter School District?
Las Montanas Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What is Las Montanas Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,468 is less than the state median of $18,398. The school district spending/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
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