Serving 270 students in grades 6, Lovington 6th Grade Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6
- Enrollment: 270 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Math Proficiency: 34%
- Reading Proficiency: 30%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lovington 6th Grade Academy's student population of 270 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
270 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lovington 6th Grade Academy is 0.29, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)34%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)30%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
83%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
14%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% NM state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% NM state average).
How many students attend Lovington 6th Grade Academy?
270 students attend Lovington 6th Grade Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Lovington 6th Grade Academy students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lovington 6th Grade Academy?
Lovington 6th Grade Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lovington 6th Grade Academy offer ?
Lovington 6th Grade Academy offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Lovington 6th Grade Academy part of?
Lovington 6th Grade Academy is part of Lovington Municipal Schools School District.
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