Explore Academy Las Cruces

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Explore Academy Las Cruces ranks 85 th of 239 New Mexico middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter 6-9

850 N Telshor Blvd
Las Cruces, NM 88011

(575) 888-4476

District: Explore Academy Las Cruces

SchoolDigger Rank:
85^th of 239 New Mexico Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 189

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

60.3%

White:

33.3%

African American:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.7%

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Compare Details Explore Academy Las Cruces ranks better than 64.4% of middle schools in New Mexico. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.58. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Explore Academy Las Cruces:

SchoolDigger ranks Explore Academy Las Cruces 85^th of 239 New Mexico public middle schools. (See Explore Academy Las Cruces in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Explore Academy Las Cruces:

SchoolDigger ranks Explore Academy Las Cruces 41^st of 117 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Explore Academy Las Cruces

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	68.59	57^th	232	75.4%
2023	55.58	85^th	239	64.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Explore Academy Las Cruces

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	61.08	22^nd	69	68.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Explore Academy Las Cruces

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	50.53	79^th	223	64.6%
2023	38.63	131^st	227	42.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Explore Academy Las Cruces

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	66.88	48^th	220	78.2%
2023	46.29	96^th	213	54.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Explore Academy Las Cruces

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	72.05	42^nd	213	80.3%
2023	56.85	83^rd	221	62.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Explore Academy Las Cruces

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	70.32	33^rd	214	84.6%
2023	51.03	81^st	204	60.3%

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Rank History for White students at Explore Academy Las Cruces

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	65.99	45^th	187	75.9%
2023	50.90	99^th	229	56.8%

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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Explore Academy Las Cruces

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	40	1	0	51	2	0	0	0	94
2023	63	6	3	114	3	0	0	0	189

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Explore Academy Las Cruces

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	94	9.0	10.4	16
2023	189	14.0	13.5	49.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Explore Academy Las Cruces

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	94	9.0	10.4	16
2023	189	14.0	13.5	49.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Schools Near Explore Academy Las Cruces

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NM Combined Language Arts (2023)	NM Combined Mathematics (2023)	NM Combined Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NM Combined Language Arts All Grades	NM Combined Mathematics All Grades	NM Combined Science All Grades	Total
Explore Academy Las Cruces	Public, Charter	6-9	850 N Telshor Blvd	Las Cruces	88011	Do�a Ana County	Explore Academy Las Cruces	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(575) 888-4476	189	14	13.5	49.7%	63 (33.3%)	6 (3.2%)	114 (60.3%)	3 (1.6%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55.6	85^th of 239 public middle schools	64.4%		68.6	57^th of 232 public middle schools	75.4%	28	44.0	23.0	35.0
Sierra Middle	Public	6-8	1700 E Spruce Ave	Las Cruces	88001	Do�a Ana County	Las Cruces Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(575) 527-9640	799	50	16.1	100.0%	106 (13.3%)	15 (1.9%)	661 (82.7%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	8 (1.0%)	50.5	97^th of 239 public middle schools	59.4%		39.7	117^th of 232 public middle schools	49.6%	20	41.0	22.0	32.0	$8,018
Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy	Public	6-8	950 South Walnut St	Las Cruces	88001	Do�a Ana County	Las Cruces Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(575) 527-6059	100	5	20.0	100.0%	37 (37.0%)	2 (2.0%)	59 (59.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	86.1	35^th of 239 public middle schools	85.4%		71.8	48^th of 232 public middle schools	79.3%	13	61.0	38.0	50.0	$10,283
Lynn Middle	Public	6-8	950 South Walnut St	Las Cruces	88001	Do�a Ana County	Las Cruces Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(575) 527-9445	534	39	13.6	100.0%	65 (12.2%)	20 (3.7%)	422 (79.0%)	7 (1.3%)	13 (2.4%)	3 (0.6%)	4 (0.7%)	27.9	168^th of 239 public middle schools	29.7%		21.8	175^th of 232 public middle schools	24.6%	7	29.0	16.0	17.0	$8,523
Camino Real Middle	Public	6-8	2961 Roadrunner Pkwy	Las Cruces	88011	Do�a Ana County	Las Cruces Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(575) 527-6030	965	55	17.6	100.0%	237 (24.6%)	14 (1.5%)	681 (70.6%)	14 (1.5%)	8 (0.8%)	3 (0.3%)	8 (0.8%)	69.3	65^th of 239 public middle schools	72.8%		52.6	84^th of 232 public middle schools	63.8%	19	49.0	32.0	35.0	$7,720
Vista Middle	Public	6-8	4465 Elks Dr	Las Cruces	88007	Do�a Ana County	Las Cruces Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(575) 527-9465	602	40	15.2	100.0%	68 (11.3%)	14 (2.3%)	512 (85.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.8%)	38.5	136^th of 239 public middle schools	43.1%		29.7	148^th of 232 public middle schools	36.2%	12	38.0	16.0	23.0	$8,507
Picacho Middle	Public	6-8	1040 North Motel Blvd	Las Cruces	88007	Do�a Ana County	Las Cruces Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(575) 527-9455	727	45	16.1	100.0%	107 (14.7%)	10 (1.4%)	599 (82.4%)	3 (0.4%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	31.3	157^th of 239 public middle schools	34.3%		20.8	182^nd of 232 public middle schools	21.6%	25	32.0	16.0	19.0	$9,072
La Academia Dolores Huerta	Public, Charter	6-8	400 West Bell Ave	Las Cruces	88005	Do�a Ana County	La Academia Dolores Huerta	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(575) 527-5800	66	11	5.9	100.0%	2 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39.7	130^th of 239 public middle schools	45.6%		30.2	145^th of 232 public middle schools	37.5%	15	37.0	16.0	30.0	$10,699
Zia Middle	Public	6-8	1300 West University Ave	Las Cruces	88005	Do�a Ana County	Las Cruces Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(575) 527-9475	688	39	17.4	100.0%	123 (17.9%)	16 (2.3%)	533 (77.5%)	3 (0.4%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	7 (1.0%)	30	160^th of 239 public middle schools	33.1%		17	191^st of 232 public middle schools	17.7%	31	31.0	15.0	21.0	$8,805
Mesa Middle	Public	6-8	7225 Jornada Rd North	Las Cruces	88012	Do�a Ana County	Las Cruces Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(575) 527-9510	803	51	15.9	100.0%	100 (12.5%)	15 (1.9%)	662 (82.4%)	4 (0.5%)	8 (1.0%)	2 (0.2%)	12 (1.5%)	37.9	138^th of 239 public middle schools	42.3%		30.4	142^nd of 232 public middle schools	38.8%	4	39.0	15.0	20.0	$8,992

Frequently Asked Questions about Explore Academy Las Cruces

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Explore Academy Las Cruces ranks 85^th of 239 New Mexico middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Explore Academy Las Cruces?

In the 2022-23 school year, 189 students attended Explore Academy Las Cruces.

What is the racial makeup of Explore Academy Las Cruces?

Students at Explore Academy Las Cruces are 60% Hispanic, 33% White, 3% African American, 2% Asian, 2% American Indian.

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