Top Rankings
La Academia Dolores Huerta School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 66 students in La Academia Dolores Huerta School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public School in La Academia Dolores Huerta School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
1 School
936 Schools
# Students
66 Students
322,412 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
22,203 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
District Rank
La Academia Dolores Huerta School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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
#107 out of 144 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
38,638 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
12%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,921 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
64 Students
200,386 Students
% Hispanic Students
97%
62%
# Black Students
n/a
5,610 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
2 Students
65,976 Students
% White Students
3%
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:
19
23,673
# Students in 7th Grade:
25
24,196
# Students in 8th Grade:
22
25,664
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
30,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
27,623
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
22,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
21,970
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,545 is higher than the state median of $14,560. The school district revenue/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,318 is higher than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$1 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,545
$14,560
Spending / Student
$19,318
$13,933
Best La Academia Dolores Huerta School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Academia Dolores Huerta
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 West Bell Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 527-5800
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 527-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 66 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to La Academia Dolores Huerta School District?
La Academia Dolores Huerta School District manages 1 public schools serving 66 students.
What is the rank of La Academia Dolores Huerta School District?
La Academia Dolores Huerta School District is ranked #110 out of 144 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in La Academia Dolores Huerta School District?
97% of La Academia Dolores Huerta School District students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of La Academia Dolores Huerta School District?
La Academia Dolores Huerta School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 15:1.
What is La Academia Dolores Huerta School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,318 is higher than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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