La Luz Del Monte Center (Closed 2023)

La Luz Del Monte Center serves 112 students in grades 7-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥95% (which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 was higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
112 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (NM)
(09-10)
85-89%
43%
(09-10)
≥95%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
14:1
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American Indian
2%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in La Luz Del Monte Center and percentage of American Indian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in La Luz Del Monte Center and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
35%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in La Luz Del Monte Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in La Luz Del Monte Center and the percentage of Black public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
59%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in La Luz Del Monte Center and the percentage of White public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of La Luz Del Monte Center and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
75%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in La Luz Del Monte Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in La Luz Del Monte Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% NM state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% NM state average).
How many students attend La Luz Del Monte Center?
112 students attend La Luz Del Monte Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of La Luz Del Monte Center students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Luz Del Monte Center?
La Luz Del Monte Center has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does La Luz Del Monte Center offer ?
La Luz Del Monte Center offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is La Luz Del Monte Center part of?
La Luz Del Monte Center is part of Albuquerque Public Schools School District.

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