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Las Cruces School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 40 public schools serving 23,075 students in Las Cruces School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Las Cruces School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% 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
40 Schools
936 Schools
# Students
23,075 Students
322,412 Students
# Teachers
1,517 Teachers
22,203 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Las Cruces 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#73 out of 144 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)81%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.56
# American Indian Students
161 Students
38,638 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
12%
# Asian Students
194 Students
3,921 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
18,210 Students
200,386 Students
% Hispanic Students
79%
62%
# Black Students
443 Students
5,610 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
3,758 Students
65,976 Students
% White Students
16%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
62 Students
381 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
247 Students
7,507 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
862
10,018
# Students in K Grade:
1,564
21,367
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,696
22,728
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,660
22,109
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,612
22,786
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,716
23,205
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,714
23,428
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,712
23,673
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,702
24,196
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,890
25,664
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,985
30,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,905
27,623
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,470
22,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,587
21,970
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,051 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,560. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,616 is less than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$301 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$291 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,051
$14,560
Spending / Student
$12,616
$13,933
Best Las Cruces School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
White Sands Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 Viking St White Sands Missil
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 674-1241
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 674-1241
Grades: PK-8
| 275 students
Rank: #22.
Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3400 South Espina St
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9540
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9540
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
950 South Walnut St
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-6059
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-6059
Grades: 6-8
| 100 students
Rank: #44.
Sonoma Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4201 Northrise Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 541-7320
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 541-7320
Grades: PK-5
| 748 students
Rank: #55.
Desert Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
280 North Roadrunner Pkwy
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9619
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9619
Grades: PK-5
| 559 students
Rank: #66.
Arrowhead Park Medical Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3600 Arrowhead Drive
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9540
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9540
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #77.
Highland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4201 Emerald St
Las Cruces, NM 88012
(575) 527-9636
Las Cruces, NM 88012
(575) 527-9636
Grades: PK-5
| 744 students
Rank: #88.
Monte Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4675 Peachtree Hills
Las Cruces, NM 88012
(575) 527-9490
Las Cruces, NM 88012
(575) 527-9490
Grades: PK-5
| 718 students
Rank: #99.
Tombaugh Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
226 Carver Rd
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9575
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9575
Grades: PK-5
| 585 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Mesilla Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2363 Calle Del Sur
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9566
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9566
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
University Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2005 South Locust St
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9649
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9649
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
Rank: #1212.
Jornada Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3400 Elks Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9536
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9536
Grades: PK-5
| 490 students
Rank: #1313.
Camino Real Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2961 Roadrunner Pkwy
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-6030
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-6030
Grades: 6-8
| 965 students
Rank: #1414.
Mesilla Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
955 West Union Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9615
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9615
Grades: PK-5
| 353 students
Rank: #1515.
East Picacho Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4450 North Valley Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9516
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9516
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #1616.
Dona Ana Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5551 Camino De Flores
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9506
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9506
Grades: PK-5
| 399 students
Rank: #1717.
Sierra Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1700 E Spruce Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9640
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9640
Grades: 6-8
| 799 students
Rank: #1818.
Hillrise Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 South Curnutt St
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9666
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9666
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Centennial High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1950 S Sonoma Ranch Blvd
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9330
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9330
Grades: 9-12
| 1,615 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
150 North Alameda Blvd
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9496
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9496
Grades: PK-5
| 163 students
Rank: #2121.
Loma Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 East Madrid
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9546
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9546
Grades: PK-5
| 505 students
Rank: #2222.
Mesa Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7225 Jornada Rd North
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9510
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9510
Grades: 6-8
| 803 students
Rank: #2323.
Conlee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Boston Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9656
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9656
Grades: PK-5
| 422 students
Rank: #2424.
Vista Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4465 Elks Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9465
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9465
Grades: 6-8
| 602 students
Rank: #2525.
Sunrise Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5300 N Holman Rd
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9626
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9626
Grades: 3-5
| 362 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Columbia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4555 Elks Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 527-1561
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 527-1561
Grades: PK-5
| 225 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Hermosa Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1655 East Amador Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9530
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9530
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #2828.
Mac Arthur Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
655 N 4th St
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9556
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9556
Grades: PK-5
| 353 students
Rank: #2929.
Lynn Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
950 South Walnut St
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9445
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9445
Grades: 6-8
| 534 students
Rank: #3030.
Rio Grande Preparatory Institute
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2355 Avenida De Mesilla
Mesilla, NM 88046
(575) 527-6058
Mesilla, NM 88046
(575) 527-6058
Grades: 9-12
| 144 students
Rank: #3131.
Picacho Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1040 North Motel Blvd
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9455
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9455
Grades: 6-8
| 727 students
Rank: #3232.
Las Cruces High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1750 El Paseo Rd
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9400
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,787 students
Rank: #3333.
Zia Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 West University Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9475
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9475
Grades: 6-8
| 688 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Booker T. Washington
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
755 East Chestnut Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9595
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9595
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Valley View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
915 E California Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9586
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9586
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Las Cruces School District?
Las Cruces School District manages 40 public schools serving 23,075 students.
What is the rank of Las Cruces School District?
Las Cruces School District is ranked #81 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Las Cruces School District?
79% of Las Cruces School District students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Las Cruces School District?
Las Cruces School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 15:1.
What is Las Cruces School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,616 is less than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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