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Las Cruces Public Schools

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

505 S Main, Suite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001
Dona Ana County
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PH: (505) 527-5800

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Grades PK-12
23,758 students
37 schools

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NMSBA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

54% (2007)

57% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 54% in 2007.

Science

80% (2007)

81% (2006)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Math

47% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading

57% (2007)

57% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 55% in 2007.

Science

61% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2007.

Math

47% (2007)

43% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading

60% (2007)

54% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.

Science

51% (2007)

46% (2006)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2007.

Math

37% (2007)

34% (2006)
The state average for Math was 36% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading

32% (2007)

42% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 37% in 2007.

Science

31% (2007)

30% (2006)
The state average for Science was 34% in 2007.

Math

23% (2007)

22% (2006)
The state average for Math was 27% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading

47% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2007.

Science

30% (2007)

30% (2006)
The state average for Science was 30% in 2007.

Math

27% (2007)

28% (2006)
The state average for Math was 25% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

55% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2007.

Science

24% (2007)

24% (2006)
The state average for Science was 23% in 2007.

Math

31% (2007)

28% (2006)
The state average for Math was 30% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 9

Reading

44% (2007)

35% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 44% in 2007.

Science

37% (2007)

29% (2006)
The state average for Science was 38% in 2007.

Math

35% (2007)

27% (2006)
The state average for Math was 37% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 9 in reading, math and science.
The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in New Mexico: An Overview

See New Mexico's state standards

Compare all elementary and middle schools in this district

NMSBA Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading	This District
All Students	54%
Female	61%
Male	48%
Black	50%
Asian	63%
Hispanic	50%
American Indian	45%
White	69%
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Students with disabilities	20%
English language learners	51%

Science	This District
All Students	80%
Female	80%
Male	80%
Black	78%
Asian	94%
Hispanic	76%
American Indian	85%
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Students with disabilities	71%
English language learners	58%

Math	This District
All Students	47%
Female	47%
Male	47%
Black	30%
Asian	63%
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	35%
White	59%
Economically disadvantaged	40%
Students with disabilities	22%
English language learners	57%

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	57%
Female	62%
Male	52%
Black	53%
Asian	84%
Hispanic	51%
American Indian	71%
White	73%
Economically disadvantaged	48%
Students with disabilities	22%
English language learners	48%

Science	This District
All Students	61%
Female	59%
Male	64%
Black	65%
Asian	95%
Hispanic	54%
American Indian	65%
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Students with disabilities	40%
English language learners	44%

Math	This District
All Students	47%
Female	48%
Male	46%
Black	49%
Asian	90%
Hispanic	41%
American Indian	41%
White	64%
Economically disadvantaged	38%
Students with disabilities	19%
English language learners	35%

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	60%
Female	67%
Male	53%
Black	58%
Asian	76%
Hispanic	55%
American Indian	59%
White	74%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Students with disabilities	20%
English language learners	46%

Science	This District
All Students	51%
Female	50%
Male	52%
Black	33%
Asian	62%
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	53%
White	73%
Economically disadvantaged	41%
Students with disabilities	24%
English language learners	38%

Math	This District
All Students	37%
Female	38%
Male	36%
Black	22%
Asian	67%
Hispanic	30%
American Indian	41%
White	56%
Economically disadvantaged	28%
Students with disabilities	9%
English language learners	25%

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	32%
Female	39%
Male	26%
Black	32%
Asian	50%
Hispanic	25%
American Indian	15%
White	51%
Economically disadvantaged	9%
Students with disabilities	8%
English language learners	26%

Science	This District
All Students	31%
Female	29%
Male	33%
Black	24%
Asian	36%
Hispanic	23%
American Indian	15%
White	55%
Economically disadvantaged	9%
Students with disabilities	10%
English language learners	12%

Math	This District
All Students	23%
Female	22%
Male	24%
Black	12%
Asian	36%
Hispanic	16%
American Indian	8%
White	43%
Economically disadvantaged	9%
Students with disabilities	8%
English language learners	9%

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	47%
Female	52%
Male	42%
Black	48%
Asian	75%
Hispanic	40%
American Indian	n/a
White	63%
Economically disadvantaged	39%
Students with disabilities	15%
English language learners	38%

Science	This District
All Students	30%
Female	28%
Male	31%
Black	28%
Asian	54%
Hispanic	21%
American Indian	n/a
White	53%
Economically disadvantaged	14%
Students with disabilities	10%
English language learners	16%

Math	This District
All Students	27%
Female	28%
Male	26%
Black	18%
Asian	71%
Hispanic	19%
American Indian	n/a
White	46%
Economically disadvantaged	8%
Students with disabilities	6%
English language learners	9%

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	55%
Female	62%
Male	47%
Black	50%
Asian	79%
Hispanic	47%
American Indian	41%
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Students with disabilities	17%
English language learners	41%

Science	This District
All Students	24%
Female	22%
Male	26%
Black	22%
Asian	53%
Hispanic	16%
American Indian	6%
White	44%
Economically disadvantaged	16%
Students with disabilities	6%
English language learners	13%

Math	This District
All Students	31%
Female	32%
Male	30%
Black	30%
Asian	68%
Hispanic	23%
American Indian	12%
White	52%
Economically disadvantaged	22%
Students with disabilities	8%
English language learners	15%

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 9

Reading	This District
All Students	44%
Female	49%
Male	39%
Black	47%
Asian	60%
Hispanic	36%
American Indian	45%
White	63%
Economically disadvantaged	28%
Students with disabilities	11%
English language learners	28%

Science	This District
All Students	37%
Female	34%
Male	40%
Black	36%
Asian	48%
Hispanic	28%
American Indian	30%
White	60%
Economically disadvantaged	21%
Students with disabilities	12%
English language learners	17%

Math	This District
All Students	35%
Female	36%
Male	34%
Black	36%
Asian	64%
Hispanic	28%
American Indian	30%
White	53%
Economically disadvantaged	14%
Students with disabilities	9%
English language learners	11%

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 9 in reading, math and science.
The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in New Mexico: An Overview

NMHSSA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Reading

50% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 47% in 2007.

Math

32% (2007)

34% (2006)
The state average for Math was 31% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 New Mexico used the New Mexico High School Standards Assessment (NMHSSA) to test students in grade 11 in reading and math.
The NMHSSA is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Mexico.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in New Mexico: An Overview

See New Mexico's state standards

Compare all high schools in this district

NMHSSA Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Reading	This District
All Students	50%
Female	54%
Male	45%
Black	50%
Asian	56%
Hispanic	41%
American Indian	50%
White	68%
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Students with disabilities	16%
English language learners	22%

Math	This District
All Students	32%
Female	29%
Male	35%
Black	30%
Asian	61%
Hispanic	22%
American Indian	25%
White	51%
Economically disadvantaged	10%
Students with disabilities	7%
English language learners	6%

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 New Mexico used the New Mexico High School Standards Assessment (NMHSSA) to test students in grade 11 in reading and math.
The NMHSSA is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Mexico.
The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in New Mexico: An Overview

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	15	15

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Hispanic	70%	54%
White, not Hispanic	25%	31%
Black, not Hispanic	2%	3%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	11%
Unspecified	1%	n/a

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	58%	56%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,661	$11,071

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	58%	53%
Student and staff support	15%	12%
Administration	11%	12%
Other expenditures	16%	23%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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