Serving 307 students in grades 9, Lovington Freshman Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: 74% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Math Proficiency: 26%
- Reading Proficiency: 17%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lovington Freshman Academy's student population of 307 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students
307 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lovington Freshman Academy is 0.35, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)26%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)17%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
79%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
18%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)74%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
9%
3%
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?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% NM state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lovington Freshman Academy?
The graduation rate of Lovington Freshman Academy is 74%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Lovington Freshman Academy?
307 students attend Lovington Freshman Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Lovington Freshman Academy students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lovington Freshman Academy?
Lovington Freshman Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lovington Freshman Academy offer ?
Lovington Freshman Academy offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is Lovington Freshman Academy part of?
Lovington Freshman Academy is part of Lovington Municipal Schools School District.
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