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#633 of 864 schools in NM

Loving High

High School · Loving · Loving, NM

A high school in Loving, NM where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 98, Loving, NM 88256

  • Math 15% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 54.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-2.68 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.4Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
College Readiness4.5Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate54.5%
AP Participation13.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.7:1
District spending per student$16,145
Chronic Absenteeism27.3%

Students at Loving High score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.

Math Proficiency15%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2014, reaching 20% in 2022.

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2010
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

Based on 18 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

91.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Loving High 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 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$60,139

Median home value

$182,200

Median rent

$1,201/mo

College educated

7.4%

Homeownership

78.1%

Poverty rate

16.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88256; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
13.7% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·15 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Loving

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$16,145NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Loving High is listed in LOVING; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Loving High

Loving High is a public high school in Loving, NM, part of Loving, serving approximately 205 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #633 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Loving High

What grades does Loving High serve?

Loving High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Loving High?

Loving High has an enrollment of approximately 205 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Loving High?

The student-teacher ratio at Loving High is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Loving High rank in NM?

Loving High ranks #633 of 864 schools in NM.

What is Loving High's MySchoolScout rating?

Loving High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Loving High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Loving High has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Loving High a charter school?

No, Loving High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Loving High a Title I school?

No, Loving High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Loving High?

91.7% of students at Loving High 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
205
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Eddy County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.3%
4-Year Graduation
54.5%
Area population (ZIP 88256)
1,813
Area median age
33.7
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 88256; 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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