Los Alamos Public Schools School District
Top Rankings
Los Alamos Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,539 students in Los Alamos Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Los Alamos Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 58% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
8 Schools
927 Schools
# Students
3,539 Students
323,976 Students
# Teachers
249 Teachers
22,292 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Los Alamos Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 84 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#3 out of 85 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
58%
Graduation Rate
93%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.57
# American Indian Students
55 Students
39,705 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
12%
# Asian Students
154 Students
3,749 Students
% Asian Students
4%
1%
# Hispanic Students
1,203 Students
200,035 Students
% Hispanic Students
34%
62%
# Black Students
29 Students
5,686 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
1,953 Students
67,379 Students
% White Students
55%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
421 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
144 Students
7,001 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
95
8,373
# Students in K Grade:
213
20,764
# Students in 1st Grade:
229
22,404
# Students in 2nd Grade:
217
22,686
# Students in 3rd Grade:
223
22,781
# Students in 4th Grade:
237
23,372
# Students in 5th Grade:
282
24,087
# Students in 6th Grade:
282
25,632
# Students in 7th Grade:
299
26,112
# Students in 8th Grade:
295
26,221
# Students in 9th Grade:
276
28,654
# Students in 10th Grade:
306
26,734
# Students in 11th Grade:
322
23,799
# Students in 12th Grade:
263
22,357
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,076 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,481. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,772 is higher than the state median of $14,519. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$6 MM
Spending
$55 MM
$5 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,076
$15,481
Spending / Student
$14,772
$14,519
Best Los Alamos Public Schools School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Los Alamos High School
Math: 61% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1300 Diamond Dr
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2210
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2210
Grades: 10-12
| 891 students
Rank: n/an/a
2182 33rd St
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2275
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2275
Grades: K-6
| 392 students
Rank: n/an/a
57 Loma Del Escolar
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2730
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2730
Grades: PK-6
| 413 students
Rank: n/an/a
301 Meadow Ln
White Rock, NM 87547
(505) 663-2470
White Rock, NM 87547
(505) 663-2470
Grades: K-6
| 243 students
Rank: n/an/a
2101 Hawk Dr
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2375
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2375
Grades: 7-8
| 594 students
Rank: n/an/a
2280 North Rd
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2325
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2325
Grades: K-6
| 434 students
Rank: n/an/a
90 Grand Canyon Dr
White Rock, NM 87547
(505) 663-2680
White Rock, NM 87547
(505) 663-2680
Grades: PK-6
| 296 students
Rank: n/an/a
3800 Canyon Drive
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2510
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 663-2510
Grades: 9
| 276 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Los Alamos Public Schools School District?
Los Alamos Public Schools School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,539 students.
What is the rank of Los Alamos Public Schools School District?
Los Alamos Public Schools School District is ranked #2 out of 84 school districts in New Mexico (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Los Alamos Public Schools School District?
55% of Los Alamos Public Schools School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Los Alamos Public Schools School District?
Los Alamos Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 15:1.
What is Los Alamos Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,772 is higher than the state median of $14,519. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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