Los Alamos School District
School District · Los Alamos, New Mexico
Avg Rating
8.5
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,624
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Avg Rating
8.5
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,624
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
How this district compares
New Mexico rank
#3 of 88
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.2
above New Mexico avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,624
$4,347 vs New Mexico median
District size
3,729 students
Much larger than New Mexico median
About Los Alamos
Los Alamos is a Los Alamos, New Mexico school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 3,729 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1. The district invests $14,624 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.5/10, Los Alamos is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Pinon Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, Los Alamos students show an average math proficiency of 55.1% and ELA proficiency of 63.6%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Los Alamos, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Los Alamos with test data.
Schools in Los Alamos
8 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New Mexico
- City
- Los Alamos
- Total Enrollment
- 3,729
- Teachers (FTE)
- 292
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Los Alamos?
Los Alamos has 8 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Los Alamos?
The average composite rating for Los Alamos is 8.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Los Alamos?
Los Alamos spends $14,624 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Los Alamos?
The average student-teacher ratio in Los Alamos is 12.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Los Alamos?
Pinon Elementary is the highest-rated school in Los Alamos with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What are the test scores in Los Alamos?
Across schools in Los Alamos with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 63.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Los Alamos compare to other districts in New Mexico?
Los Alamos has an average school rating of 8.5/10 across 8 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
- 8.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 55.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 63.6%
Resources
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 methodologyOther School Districts in NM
Compare Los Alamos with neighboring districts in the state.
- Albuquerque (174)
- Las Cruces (39)
- Gallup (33)
- Santa Fe (30)
- Gadsden (28)
- Roswell (22)
- Rio Rancho (21)
- Farmington (20)
- Clovis (18)
- Hobbs (18)
- Central (17)
- Los Lunas (16)
- Alamogordo (15)
- Carlsbad (14)
- Deming (13)
- Espanola (13)
- Grants (12)
- Nm Corrections (11)
- Bernalillo (11)
- Artesia (10)
- Belen (10)
- West Las Vegas (10)
- Lovington (10)
- Silver City (9)
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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