Excellent
#114 of 864 schools in NM
Top 13% in state
La Academia Dolores Huerta
Middle School · La Academia Dolores Huerta · Las Cruces, NM
A charter middle school in Las Cruces, NM where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
400 WEST BELL AVE, Las Cruces, NM 88005
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at La Academia Dolores Huerta score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2014–2022), then recovered 20 points since 2017, reaching 22% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
Based on 13 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where La Academia Dolores Huerta sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,602/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Las Cruces), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,770
Median home value
$207,100
Median rent
$899/mo
College educated
31%
Homeownership
61.1%
Poverty rate
20.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88005; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesilla Valley Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 392 | Compare → |
| Zia MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–8 | 0.8 mi | 626 | Compare → |
| Lynn MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 513 | Compare → |
| Mesilla Valley Leadership AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 99 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
La Academia Dolores Huerta
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $24,364NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
La Academia Dolores Huerta is listed in LA ACADEMIA DOLORES HUERTA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About La Academia Dolores Huerta
La Academia Dolores Huerta is a public middle school in Las Cruces, NM, part of La Academia Dolores Huerta, serving approximately 68 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #114 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about La Academia Dolores Huerta
What grades does La Academia Dolores Huerta serve?
La Academia Dolores Huerta serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend La Academia Dolores Huerta?
La Academia Dolores Huerta has an enrollment of approximately 68 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Academia Dolores Huerta?
The student-teacher ratio at La Academia Dolores Huerta is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does La Academia Dolores Huerta rank in NM?
La Academia Dolores Huerta ranks #114 of 864 schools in NM.
What is La Academia Dolores Huerta's MySchoolScout rating?
La Academia Dolores Huerta has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at La Academia Dolores Huerta?
Based on loaded state assessment records, La Academia Dolores Huerta has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is La Academia Dolores Huerta a charter school?
Yes, La Academia Dolores Huerta is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is La Academia Dolores Huerta a Title I school?
No, La Academia Dolores Huerta is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for La Academia Dolores Huerta?
51.5% of students at La Academia Dolores Huerta qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 68
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Doña Ana County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.3%
- Phone
- (575) 527-5800
- Area population (ZIP 88005)
- 27,017
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 88005; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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