2075 Trinity Drive
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(District boundaries shown in map)
Rating
10/
10
Top 5%

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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NM)
Overall District Rank
#3 out of 85 school districts
(Top 5%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Los Alamos Public Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
25%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Los Alamos Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
58%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Los Alamos Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Graduation Rate
93%
77%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Los Alamos Public Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of NM by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

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.
This School District
This State (NM)
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$6 MM
This chart display total revenue of Los Alamos Public Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NM by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Spending
$55 MM
$5 MM
This chart display total spending of Los Alamos Public Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NM by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,076
$15,481
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Los Alamos Public Schools  School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NM by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,772
$14,519
This chart display average spending per public school student in Los Alamos Public Schools  School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in NM by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

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:
10/
10
Top 10%
1300 Diamond Dr
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
Grades: K-6
| 392 students
Rank: n/an/a
57 Loma Del Escolar
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
Grades: K-6
| 243 students
Rank: n/an/a
2101 Hawk Dr
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
Grades: K-6
| 434 students
Rank: n/an/a
90 Grand Canyon Dr
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
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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Quick Stats (2023)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,539 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 93% (Top 1% in NM)
  • Overall District Rank
    : Top 5%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 61% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 78% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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