For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 68 students in La Academia Dolores Huerta School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public School in La Academia Dolores Huerta School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
1 School
925 Schools
# Students
68 Students
317,975 Students
# Teachers
7 Teachers
22,004 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
La Academia Dolores Huerta School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 140 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#107 out of 141 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
12%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
96%
62%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
3%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,029 is higher than the state median of $14,763. The school district revenue/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,750 is higher than the state median of $14,127. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$1 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,029
$14,763
Spending / Student
$18,750
$14,127
Best La Academia Dolores Huerta School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Academia Dolores Huerta
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 West Bell Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 527-5800
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 527-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to La Academia Dolores Huerta School District?
La Academia Dolores Huerta School District manages 1 public schools serving 68 students.
What is the rank of La Academia Dolores Huerta School District?
La Academia Dolores Huerta School District is ranked #115 out of 140 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in La Academia Dolores Huerta School District?
96% of La Academia Dolores Huerta School District students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of La Academia Dolores Huerta School District?
La Academia Dolores Huerta School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is La Academia Dolores Huerta School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,750 is higher than the state median of $14,127. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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