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#566 of 864 schools in NM
Los Lunas Middle
Middle School · Los Lunas · Los Lunas, NM
A middle school in Los Lunas, NM serving grades 7th – 8th.
PO DRAWER 1300, Los Lunas, NM 87031
- Math 20% proficient (2022)
- Reading 29% proficient (2022)
- 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Los Lunas Middle score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (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
94.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Los Lunas 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 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,506/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Los Lunas), 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
$61,947
Median home value
$206,600
Median rent
$1,083/mo
College educated
21.4%
Homeownership
81%
Poverty rate
18.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87031; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of Dreams AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 555 | Compare → |
| Los Lunas Family SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| Valencia Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 7–8 | Not available | 485 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Los Lunas
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #11 of 16
- District spending per student
- $13,753NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Los Lunas Middle is listed in LOS LUNAS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Los Lunas Middle
Los Lunas Middle is a public middle school in Los Lunas, NM, part of Los Lunas, serving approximately 754 students in grades 7th-8th with a 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #566 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Los Lunas Middle
What grades does Los Lunas Middle serve?
Los Lunas Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Los Lunas Middle?
Los Lunas Middle has an enrollment of approximately 754 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Los Lunas Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Los Lunas Middle is 22.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Los Lunas Middle rank in NM?
Los Lunas Middle ranks #566 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Los Lunas Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Los Lunas Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Lunas Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Los Lunas Middle has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Los Lunas Middle a charter school?
No, Los Lunas Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Los Lunas Middle a Title I school?
No, Los Lunas Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Los Lunas Middle?
94.4% of students at Los Lunas 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
- 754
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Valencia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.1%
- Phone
- (505) 866-8231
- Area population (ZIP 87031)
- 46,211
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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 87031; 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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