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6.5 avg / 10

Las Cruces School District

School District · Las Cruces, New Mexico

Students: 23,404
Teachers (FTE): 1,571
Estimated Scores: 3%

Avg Rating

6.5

out of 10

Schools

39

25 elem, 8 mid, 6 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,965

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.9:1

How this district compares

New Mexico rank

#39 of 88

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.2

above New Mexico avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,965

$4,006 vs New Mexico median

District size

23,404 students

Much larger than New Mexico median

About Las Cruces

Las Cruces is a Las Cruces, New Mexico school district serving 39 schools. The district educates 23,404 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.9:1. The district invests $14,965 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.5/10, Las Cruces demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Mesilla Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.

In standardized testing, Las Cruces students show an average math proficiency of 23.1% and ELA proficiency of 34.3%.

The district includes 25 elementary schools , 8 middle schools , and 6 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Las Cruces, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 23.1%
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ELA Proficiency 34.3%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Las Cruces with test data.

District Details

State
New Mexico
City
Las Cruces
Total Enrollment
23,404
Teachers (FTE)
1,571
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Las Cruces?

Las Cruces has 39 schools in total — 25 elementary, 8 middle, and 6 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Las Cruces?

The average composite rating for Las Cruces is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Las Cruces?

Las Cruces spends $14,965 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Las Cruces?

The average student-teacher ratio in Las Cruces is 14.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Las Cruces?

Mesilla Elementary is the highest-rated school in Las Cruces with a composite score of 8.6/10.

What are the test scores in Las Cruces?

Across schools in Las Cruces with test data, the average math proficiency is 23.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 34.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Las Cruces compare to other districts in New Mexico?

Las Cruces has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 39 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Mexico by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.5/10
Math Proficiency
23.1%
ELA Proficiency
34.3%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Mexico Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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