Top Rankings
Explore Academy Las Cruces School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 189 students in Explore Academy Las Cruces School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public School in Explore Academy Las Cruces School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
1 School
936 Schools
# Students
189 Students
322,412 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
22,203 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Explore Academy Las Cruces School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 144 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#30 out of 144 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
33%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.56
# American Indian Students
3 Students
38,638 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
12%
# Asian Students
3 Students
3,921 Students
% Asian Students
2%
1%
# Hispanic Students
114 Students
200,386 Students
% Hispanic Students
60%
62%
# Black Students
6 Students
5,610 Students
% Black Students
3%
2%
# White Students
63 Students
65,976 Students
% White Students
33%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
381 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
7,507 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
10,018
# Students in K Grade:
-
21,367
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
22,728
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
22,109
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
22,786
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
23,205
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
23,428
# Students in 6th Grade:
61
23,673
# Students in 7th Grade:
54
24,196
# Students in 8th Grade:
56
25,664
# Students in 9th Grade:
18
30,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
27,623
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
22,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
21,970
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
Best Explore Academy Las Cruces School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Explore Academy Las Cruces
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
850 N Telshor Blvd
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 888-4476
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 888-4476
Grades: 6-9
| 189 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Explore Academy Las Cruces School District?
Explore Academy Las Cruces School District manages 1 public schools serving 189 students.
What is the rank of Explore Academy Las Cruces School District?
Explore Academy Las Cruces School District is ranked #31 out of 144 school districts in New Mexico (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Explore Academy Las Cruces School District?
60% of Explore Academy Las Cruces School District students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Explore Academy Las Cruces School District?
Explore Academy Las Cruces School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 15:1.
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