Los Lunas School District
School District · Los Lunas, New Mexico
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
16
10 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,753
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
16
10 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,753
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
How this district compares
New Mexico rank
#48 of 88
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above 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
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. The district invests $13,753 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Los Lunas demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Peralta Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, Los Lunas students show an average math proficiency of 26.9% and ELA proficiency of 34.9%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 10
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 3
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New Mexico
- City
- Los Lunas
- Total Enrollment
- 8,242
- Teachers (FTE)
- 484
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data 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 6.4/10. 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 Lunas?
Los Lunas spends $13,753 per student per year.
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?
Peralta Elementary is the highest-rated school in Los Lunas with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What are the test scores in Los Lunas?
Across schools in Los Lunas with test data, the average math proficiency is 26.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 34.9%. 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 6.4/10 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 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
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 26.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 34.9%
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 Lunas 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)
- 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)
- 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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