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#290 of 864 schools in NM
Top 33% in state
Las Montanas Charter
High School · Las Montanas Charter · Las Cruces, NM
A charter high school in Las Cruces, NM serving grades 9th – 12th.
1405 S. SOLANO AVE, Las Cruces, NM 88001
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 34.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Las Montanas Charter score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 23 points since 2017, reaching 25% in 2022, across a 8-year record (2015–2022).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 6% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 17% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
Based on 11 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Las Montanas Charter 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 74Very Walkable
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
- 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
$32,978
Median home value
$158,300
Median rent
$797/mo
College educated
28.6%
Homeownership
40.9%
Poverty rate
38%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 1,806 | Compare → |
| Desert Springs Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | K–11 | 1.0 mi | 80 | Compare → |
| New America School - Las CrucesCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 178 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Las Montanas Charter
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,296NCES 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.
Las Montanas Charter is listed in LAS MONTANAS CHARTER; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Las Montanas Charter
Las Montanas Charter is a public high school in Las Cruces, NM, part of Las Montanas Charter, serving approximately 172 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #290 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Las Montanas Charter
What grades does Las Montanas Charter serve?
Las Montanas Charter serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Las Montanas Charter?
Las Montanas Charter has an enrollment of approximately 172 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Las Montanas Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Las Montanas Charter is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Las Montanas Charter rank in NM?
Las Montanas Charter ranks #290 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Las Montanas Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Las Montanas Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Las Montanas Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Las Montanas Charter has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Las Montanas Charter a charter school?
Yes, Las Montanas Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Las Montanas Charter a Title I school?
No, Las Montanas Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Las Montanas Charter?
98.8% of students at Las Montanas Charter 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 172
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Doña Ana County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.9%
- Phone
- (575) 636-2100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 34.5%
- Area population (ZIP 88001)
- 38,972
- Area average commute
- 16.5 min
- Area median age
- 27.4
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 88001; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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