Booker T. Washington

755 East Chestnut Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 392 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Booker T. Washington 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 is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 392 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50% in NM
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Booker T. Washington ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

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School Overview

Booker T. Washington's student population of 392 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
392 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Booker T. Washington ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Booker T. Washington is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NM)
#612 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
24%
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20-24%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Booker T. Washington and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
12%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
91%
63%
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Black
1%
2%
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White
7%
20%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.17
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
74%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Booker T. Washington and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Booker T. Washington's ranking?
Booker T. Washington is ranked #612 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Booker T. Washington often compared to?
Booker T. Washingtonis often viewed alongside schools like Hermosa Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Booker T. Washington?
392 students attend Booker T. Washington.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Booker T. Washington students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Booker T. Washington?
Booker T. Washington has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Booker T. Washington offer ?
Booker T. Washington offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Booker T. Washington part of?
Booker T. Washington is part of Las Cruces School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 392 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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