Los Lunas School District
School District · Los Lunas, New Mexico
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
16
10 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
8,242
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
16
10 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
8,242
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Evaluating Los Lunas?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Los Lunas as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Katherine Gallegos Elementary
Los Lunas · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ann Parish Elementary
Los Lunas · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Los Lunas High
Los Lunas · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Mexico rank
#57 of 88
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.0
below New Mexico avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,753
$5,218 vs New Mexico median
District size
8,242 students
Much larger than New Mexico median
The short answer
Los Lunas ranks #57 of 88 New Mexico districts by overall school rating. Los Lunas's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 16 schools. Its top-rated schools are Katherine Gallegos Elementary (8.1/10), Ann Parish Elementary (7.5/10), and Los Lunas High (6.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.1/10 despite 86% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Los Lunas schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Los Lunas
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (16 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Katherine Gallegos Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Ann Parish Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Los Lunas High | 6.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Raymond Gabaldon Elementary | 6.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Peralta Elementary | 6.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Sundance Elementary | 6.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Los Lunas Family School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Desert View Elementary | 6.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Valencia High | 5.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Los Lunas Elementary | 5.8 / 10 |
See all 16 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Los Lunas
Los Lunas is a Los Lunas, New Mexico school district serving 16 schools.The district educates 8,242 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. District-level spending was $13,753 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Los Lunas demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Katherine Gallegos Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Los Lunas students show an average math proficiency of 32.1% and ELA proficiency of 39.9%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Los Lunas, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Los Lunas with test data.
Schools in Los Lunas
16 schoolsElementary Schools10
Middle Schools2
High Schools3
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- New Mexico
- City
- Los Lunas
- Total Enrollment
- 8,242
- Teachers (FTE)
- 484
- District spending per student
- $13,753NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 18.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Los Lunas?
Los Lunas has 16 schools in total — 10 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Los Lunas?
The average composite rating for Los Lunas is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Los Lunas?
Los Lunas's district-level spending was $13,753 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Los Lunas?
The average student-teacher ratio in Los Lunas is 17:1.
What is the top-rated school in Los Lunas?
Katherine Gallegos Elementary is the highest-rated school in Los Lunas with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Los Lunas?
Across schools in Los Lunas with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 39.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Los Lunas compare to other districts in New Mexico?
Los Lunas has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 16 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 32.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 39.9%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Compare Los Lunas with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Las Cruces (39)
- Gallup (33)
- Santa Fe (30)
- Gadsden (28)
- Roswell (22)
- Rio Rancho (21)
- Farmington (20)
- Clovis (18)
- Hobbs (18)
- Central (17)
- Alamogordo (15)
- Carlsbad (14)
- Deming (13)
- Espanola (13)
- Grants (12)
- Bernalillo (11)
- Nm Corrections (11)
- Artesia (10)
- Belen (10)
- Lovington (10)
- West Las Vegas (10)
- Silver City (9)
- Taos (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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