Excellent
#120 of 864 schools in NM
Top 14% in state
Lovington Freshman Academy
School · Lovington · Lovington, NM
A school in Lovington, NM serving grades 9th – 9th.
701 WEST AVE K, Lovington, NM 88260
- Math 26% proficient (2017)
- Reading 17% proficient (2016)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lovington Freshman Academy score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2017 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 5-year record (2013–2017), then recovered 17 points since 2014, reaching 26% in 2017.
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2013-2017) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2013-2016)
Based on 9 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lovington Freshman Academy 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,033/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,197
Median home value
$174,200
Median rent
$1,081/mo
College educated
14.7%
Homeownership
74.3%
Poverty rate
20.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88260; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hope Alternative HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 114 | 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.
Lovington
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #1 of 10
- District spending per student
- $15,348NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lovington Freshman Academy is listed in LOVINGTON; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lovington Freshman Academy
Lovington Freshman Academy is a public school in Lovington, NM, part of Lovington, serving approximately 255 students in grades 9th-9th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #120 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2017) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2016).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lovington Freshman Academy
What grades does Lovington Freshman Academy serve?
Lovington Freshman Academy serves students in grades 9th through 9th.
How many students attend Lovington Freshman Academy?
Lovington Freshman Academy has an enrollment of approximately 255 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lovington Freshman Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lovington Freshman Academy is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lovington Freshman Academy rank in NM?
Lovington Freshman Academy ranks #120 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Lovington Freshman Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Lovington Freshman Academy 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 Lovington Freshman Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lovington Freshman Academy has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2017) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2016).
Is Lovington Freshman Academy a charter school?
No, Lovington Freshman Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lovington Freshman Academy a Title I school?
No, Lovington Freshman Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lovington Freshman Academy?
100.0% of students at Lovington Freshman Academy 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 – 9th
- Enrollment
- 255
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Lea County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.6%
- Phone
- (575) 739-2260
- 4-Year Graduation
- 74.0%
- Area population (ZIP 88260)
- 15,410
- Area average commute
- 30.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 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 88260; 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, 2013-2017, multi-year average, 2013-2016; directory SY 2023–24
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