Serving 86 students in grades 6-8, La Academia De Lengua Y Cultura Middle 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 6-9% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
86 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)6-9%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)20-24%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
94%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
5%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NM state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NM state average).
How many students attend La Academia De Lengua Y Cultura Middle School?
86 students attend La Academia De Lengua Y Cultura Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of La Academia De Lengua Y Cultura Middle School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Academia De Lengua Y Cultura Middle School?
La Academia De Lengua Y Cultura Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does La Academia De Lengua Y Cultura Middle School offer ?
La Academia De Lengua Y Cultura Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is La Academia De Lengua Y Cultura Middle School part of?
La Academia De Lengua Y Cultura Middle School is part of Albuquerque Public Schools School District.
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