Serving 131 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, La Luz Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
La Luz Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
131 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#720 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
5%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
77%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
14%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Luz Elementary School's ranking?
La Luz Elementary School is ranked #720 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend La Luz Elementary School?
131 students attend La Luz Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of La Luz Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of La Luz Elementary School?
La Luz Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does La Luz Elementary School offer ?
La Luz Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is La Luz Elementary School part of?
La Luz Elementary School is part of Albuquerque School District.
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