La Academia Dolores Huerta

Summary:

La Academia Dolores Huerta is a public charter middle school in Las Cruces, New Mexico, serving 66 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the La Academia Dolores Huerta District, which is ranked 104 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, La Academia Dolores Huerta consistently ranks in the bottom half of New Mexico middle schools, with proficiency rates significantly below the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In 2023-2024, only 31% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 39%. The school's performance also lags behind nearby middle schools, such as Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy, which had much higher proficiency rates in ELA (63%), Math (33%), and Science (65%) during the same period.

While the school's student-teacher ratio is relatively low, ranging from 5.9 to 6.9 in recent years, this advantage does not seem to be translating into significantly better academic outcomes. The school's performance also varies across different student subgroups, with male and English Language Learner students performing better than their female and special education counterparts. Additionally, the high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds, with 100% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, likely contributes to the school's overall academic challenges.


Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

 400 West Bell Ave
       Las Cruces, NM  88005


(575) 527-5800

District: La Academia Dolores Huerta

SchoolDigger Rank:
176th of 235 New Mexico Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,699 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  5.9 Help
Number of students:  66

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
97.0%
White:
3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details La Academia Dolores Huerta ranks worse than 74.9% of middle schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.84. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (97%), White (3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at La Academia Dolores Huerta is 5.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at La Academia Dolores Huerta is $10,699.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

La Academia Dolores Huerta:

SchoolDigger ranks La Academia Dolores Huerta 176th of 235 New Mexico public middle schools. (See La Academia Dolores Huerta in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks La Academia Dolores Huerta 104th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for La Academia Dolores Huerta

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Rank History for all students at La Academia Dolores Huerta

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 14.18 160th 176 9.1%
2018 12.18 179th 186 3.8%
2019 25.56 149th 200 25.5%
2022 30.23 145th 232 37.5%
2023 39.67 130th 239 45.6%
2024 26.84 176th 235 25.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at La Academia Dolores Huerta

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.40 32nd 97 67.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at La Academia Dolores Huerta

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 47.59 25th 58 56.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at La Academia Dolores Huerta

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.10 161st 168 4.2%
2019 31.47 121st 175 30.9%
2022 37.21 111th 223 50.2%
2023 46.95 105th 227 53.7%
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Rank History for Female students at La Academia Dolores Huerta

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 27.86 116th 160 27.5%
2022 36.92 105th 220 52.3%
2023 29.19 150th 213 29.6%
2024 20.14 185th 217 14.7%
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Rank History for Male students at La Academia Dolores Huerta

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.69 139th 151 7.9%
2023 62.26 67th 221 69.7%
2024 35.78 124th 219 43.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at La Academia Dolores Huerta

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.84 141st 149 5.4%
2019 34.01 92nd 150 38.7%
2022 33.49 107th 214 50.0%
2023 41.38 109th 204 46.6%
2024 30.51 136th 206 34.0%
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Rank History for White students at La Academia Dolores Huerta

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.60 140th 229 38.9%
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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.

La Academia Dolores Huerta Test Scores
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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for La Academia Dolores Huerta

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 6 2 0 157 0 0 0 0 165
2016 5 0 0 157 2 0 0 0 164
2017 2 2 0 169 1 0 0 0 174
2018 1 0 0 161 2 0 0 0 164
2019 0 1 0 125 1 0 0 0 127
2020 0 1 0 74 1 0 0 0 76
2021 0 0 0 70 0 0 1 0 71
2022 2 0 0 64 0 0 0 0 66
2023 2 0 0 64 0 0 0 0 66

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 La Academia Dolores Huerta

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 165 n/a n/a 82.4
2016 164 11.0 14.9 100
2017 174 12.6 13.7 100
2018 164 12.6 12.9 100
2019 127 11.4 11.0 100
2020 76 13.2 5.7 100
2021 71 10.2 6.9 100
2022 66 10.4 6.3 100
2023 66 11.1 5.9 100

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 La Academia Dolores Huerta

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 165 n/a n/a 82.4
2016 164 11.0 14.9 100
2017 174 12.6 13.7 100
2018 164 12.6 12.9 100
2019 127 11.4 11.0 100
2020 76 13.2 5.7 100
2021 71 10.2 6.9 100
2022 66 10.4 6.3 100
2023 66 11.1 5.9 100

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for La Academia Dolores Huerta

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,699

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on La Academia Dolores Huerta

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 149th of 200 Middle schoolsRanks 130th of 239 Middle schools
 20.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Language Arts (La Academia Dolores Huerta)714.3
 7.3%
   6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3132.9
 1.9%
7th Grade Language Arts (La Academia Dolores Huerta)3337.5
 4.5%
   7th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3134.8
 3.8%
8th Grade Language Arts (La Academia Dolores Huerta)1529.4
 14.4%
   8th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3133.2
 2.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12766
 48%
African American10
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic12564
 48.8%
Pacific Islander00
White02
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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La Academia Dolores Huerta ranks 176th of 235 New Mexico middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 66 students attended La Academia Dolores Huerta.

Students at La Academia Dolores Huerta are 97% Hispanic, 3% White.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Mexico Public Education Department.

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