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New America School - Las Cruces

207 S Main St
Las Cruces, NM 88001
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 178 students in grades 9-12, New America School - Las Cruces ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 178 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50% in NM)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

New America School - Las Cruces ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

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Attribute

School Overview

New America School - Las Cruces's student population of 178 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
178 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Mascot
Patriots

School Rankings

New America School - Las Cruces ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New America School - Las Cruces is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NM)
#557 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤20%
24%
≤20%
34%
≤20%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
89%
62%
Black
3%
2%
White
7%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.20
(20-21)
20-24%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Patriots
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is New America School - Las Cruces's ranking?
New America School - Las Cruces is ranked #557 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of New America School - Las Cruces?
The graduation rate of New America School - Las Cruces is 20-24%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend New America School - Las Cruces?
178 students attend New America School - Las Cruces.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of New America School - Las Cruces students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New America School - Las Cruces?
New America School - Las Cruces has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does New America School - Las Cruces offer ?
New America School - Las Cruces offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New America School - Las Cruces part of?
New America School - Las Cruces is part of New America School - Las Cruces School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 178 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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