Serving 602 students in grades 7-8, Los Alamos Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 602 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Math Proficiency: 48%
- Reading Proficiency: 51%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Los Alamos Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Los Alamos Middle School's student population of 602 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
602 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Los Alamos Middle School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)48%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)51%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
12%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
34%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
55%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Los Alamos Middle School?
602 students attend Los Alamos Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Los Alamos Middle School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Los Alamos Middle School?
Los Alamos Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Los Alamos Middle School offer ?
Los Alamos Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Los Alamos Middle School part of?
Los Alamos Middle School is part of Los Alamos Public Schools School District.
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