Very Good
#198 of 864 schools in NM
Top 23% in state
Los Alamos Middle
Middle School · Los Alamos · Los Alamos, NM
A middle school in Los Alamos, NM where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2101 HAWK DRIVE, Los Alamos, NM 87544
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 63% proficient (2022)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Los Alamos Middle score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 6 points since 2017, reaching 59% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
15.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Los Alamos Middle 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average454/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Los Alamos), 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
$135,108
Median home value
$444,700
Median rent
$1,305/mo
College educated
67.4%
Homeownership
66.3%
Poverty rate
3.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87544; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Los Alamos
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $14,624NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Los Alamos Middle is listed in LOS ALAMOS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Los Alamos Middle
Los Alamos Middle is a public middle school in Los Alamos, NM, part of Los Alamos, serving approximately 592 students in grades 7th-8th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #198 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Los Alamos Middle
What grades does Los Alamos Middle serve?
Los Alamos Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Los Alamos Middle?
Los Alamos Middle has an enrollment of approximately 592 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Los Alamos Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Los Alamos Middle is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Los Alamos Middle rank in NM?
Los Alamos Middle ranks #198 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Los Alamos Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Los Alamos Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Los Alamos Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Los Alamos Middle has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Los Alamos Middle a charter school?
No, Los Alamos Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Los Alamos Middle a Title I school?
No, Los Alamos Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Los Alamos Middle?
15.5% of students at Los Alamos Middle 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 592
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Los Alamos County
- Phone
- (505) 663-2375
- Area population (ZIP 87544)
- 13,806
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 87544; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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