Top Rankings
Los Lunas 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 16 public schools serving 8,234 students in Los Lunas School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Los Lunas School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% 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
16 Schools
936 Schools
# Students
8,234 Students
322,412 Students
# Teachers
454 Teachers
22,203 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Los Lunas School District, which is ranked within the top 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 79% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#56 out of 144 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)79%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.56
# American Indian Students
406 Students
38,638 Students
% American Indian Students
5%
12%
# Asian Students
14 Students
3,921 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
6,011 Students
200,386 Students
% Hispanic Students
73%
62%
# Black Students
46 Students
5,610 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
1,590 Students
65,976 Students
% White Students
19%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
381 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
163 Students
7,507 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
266
10,018
# Students in K Grade:
565
21,367
# Students in 1st Grade:
576
22,728
# Students in 2nd Grade:
533
22,109
# Students in 3rd Grade:
558
22,786
# Students in 4th Grade:
558
23,205
# Students in 5th Grade:
552
23,428
# Students in 6th Grade:
605
23,673
# Students in 7th Grade:
659
24,196
# Students in 8th Grade:
664
25,664
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,006
30,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
666
27,623
# Students in 11th Grade:
548
22,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
478
21,970
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,209 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 $10,907 is less than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$101 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$90 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,209
$14,560
Spending / Student
$10,907
$13,933
Best Los Lunas School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Katherine Gallegos Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
236 Dom Pasqual Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 635 students
Rank: #22.
Peralta Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3645 Hwy 47
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 248 students
Rank: #33.
Century Alt High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
32 Sun Valley Rd
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 866-8231
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 866-8231
Grades: 9-12
| 168 students
Rank: #44.
Bosque Farms Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1390 West Bosque Lp
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 457 students
Rank: #55.
Sundance Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3701 Sundance Sw
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 561 students
Rank: #66.
Valencia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 Monica Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 379 students
Rank: #77.
Ann Parish Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
112 Meadow Lake
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 373 students
Rank: #88.
Raymond Gabaldon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
454 Coronado Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 386 students
Rank: #99.
Los Lunas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 Coronado Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 412 students
Rank: #1010.
Tome Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
46 Chacon Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 331 students
Rank: #1111.
Los Lunas Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
220 Luna Ave
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: 7-8
| 799 students
Rank: #1212.
Los Lunas High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1776 Emilio Lopez Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: 9-12
| 1,486 students
Rank: #1313.
Valencia Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
22 Marlink Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: 7-8
| 492 students
Rank: #1414.
Los Lunas Family School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 Monica Road
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: K-12
| 245 students
Rank: #1515.
Valencia High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Bonita Vista Blvd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: 9-12
| 887 students
Rank: #1616.
Desert View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
49 Camino La Canada
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 375 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Los Lunas School District?
Los Lunas School District manages 16 public schools serving 8,234 students.
What is the rank of Los Lunas School District?
Los Lunas School District is ranked #60 out of 144 school districts in New Mexico (top 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 Los Lunas School District?
73% of Los Lunas School District students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Los Lunas School District?
Los Lunas School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 15:1.
What is Los Lunas School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,907 is less than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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