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Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle

Summary:

Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle School is a small public middle school in Mora, New Mexico, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of just 93. The school is part of the Mora School District, which is ranked 79 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle School faces significant challenges in improving student outcomes. The school's performance in English Language Arts and Mathematics is significantly below the state average, with only 37% of students proficient or better in ELA and just 8% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 39% and 25% respectively. This low performance has been consistent over the past several years, and the school's ranking among New Mexico middle schools has steadily declined, from 103 out of 176 schools in 2016-2017 to 214 out of 232 schools in 2021-2022. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Despite the school's small student-teacher ratio, which suggests a potentially more personalized learning environment, the data reveals significant disparities in the performance of different student subgroups. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's ranking for male students was 173 out of 219 New Mexico middle schools, while the ranking for female students was 127 out of 217. These subgroup performance gaps suggest that the school may need to implement targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of different student populations. Without nearby schools to compare to, it's difficult to determine if Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle School's challenges are unique or shared by other schools in the region.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 Hwy 518
       Mora, NM  87732

(575) 387-3127

District: Mora

SchoolDigger Rank:
162nd of 235 New Mexico Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,344 Help


Students who attend Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle usually attend:

High:    Mora High

Feeder schools for Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle:

Elementary:    Holman Elementary
    Mora Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  93

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
95.7%
White:
3.2%
Asian:
1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle ranks worse than 68.9% of middle schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.87. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (95.7%), White (3.2%), Asian (1.1%). (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 Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle is 13. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle is $14,344.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle 162nd of 235 New Mexico public middle schools. (See Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle in the ranking list.)

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Mora:

SchoolDigger ranks Mora 79th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle

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Rank History for all students at Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 22.18 129th 157 17.8%
2006 31.57 105th 156 32.7%
2007 36.35 109th 171 36.3%
2008 41.37 101st 172 41.3%
2009 46.46 87th 178 51.1%
2010 41.88 97th 179 45.8%
2011 39.81 93rd 173 46.2%
2012 40.21 105th 178 41.0%
2013 36.91 120th 193 37.8%
2014 37.22 139th 222 37.4%
2015 37.76 116th 207 44.0%
2016 35.42 131st 208 37.0%
2017 40.14 103rd 176 41.5%
2018 20.55 149th 186 19.9%
2019 27.59 145th 200 27.5%
2022 10.28 214th 232 7.8%
2024 29.87 162nd 235 31.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.38 127th 168 24.4%
2019 36.89 107th 175 38.9%
2022 12.26 193rd 223 13.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.99 112th 156 28.2%
2024 35.52 127th 217 41.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 21.91 173rd 219 21.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.76 96th 150 36.0%
2022 11.16 179th 214 16.4%
2023 11.35 198th 204 2.9%
2024 31.65 133rd 206 35.4%
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Rank History for White students at Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 9.61 226th 229 1.3%
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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.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 10 0 0 169 0 n/a n/a 0 179
2000 8 0 0 136 0 n/a n/a 0 144
2001 4 0 0 156 0 n/a n/a 0 160
2002 5 0 0 176 0 n/a n/a 0 181
2003 5 0 0 176 0 n/a n/a 0 181
2004 7 0 1 159 0 n/a n/a 0 167
2005 13 0 0 154 0 n/a n/a 0 167
2006 7 2 0 142 0 n/a n/a 0 151
2007 4 0 0 127 0 n/a n/a 0 131
2008 3 0 0 117 0 n/a n/a 0 120
2009 3 0 0 121 0 n/a n/a 0 124
2010 7 0 0 99 0 0 0 0 106
2011 7 0 0 115 0 0 0 0 122
2012 10 0 0 109 1 0 0 0 120
2013 13 0 0 113 1 0 0 0 127
2014 10 1 0 104 1 0 0 0 116
2015 7 0 0 92 0 0 0 0 99
2016 6 0 0 78 0 0 0 0 84
2017 5 0 0 92 1 0 0 0 98
2018 3 1 0 72 1 0 0 0 77
2019 2 0 0 68 0 0 0 0 70
2020 1 0 0 62 0 0 0 0 63
2021 5 0 0 75 0 0 0 0 80
2022 5 0 0 75 0 0 0 0 80
2023 3 0 1 89 0 0 0 0 93

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 179 9.9 18.1 0
2000 144 11.1 13.0 0
2001 160 9.3 17.2 76.9
2002 181 9.4 19.3 81.8
2003 181 9.4 19.3 81.8
2004 167 12.5 13.4 83.8
2005 167 13.5 12.4 83.8
2006 151 13.4 11.3 82.1
2007 131 12.7 10.3 97.7
2008 120 9.7 12.4 97.5
2009 124 8.4 14.8 97.6
2010 106 8.6 12.2 97.2
2011 122 7.6 15.9 97.5
2012 120 7.6 15.6 97.5
2013 127 8.1 15.6 97.6
2014 116 9.4 12.2 97.4
2015 99 8.0 12.3 47.5
2016 84 8.0 10.5 100
2017 98 10.0 9.7 100
2018 77 5.3 14.5 100
2019 70 8.2 8.5 100
2020 63 7.7 8.1 100
2021 80 7.3 10.8 100
2022 80 7.0 11.3 100
2023 93 7.1 13.0 100

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 Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 179 9.9 18.1 0
2000 144 11.1 13.0 0
2001 160 9.3 17.2 76.9
2002 181 9.4 19.3 81.8
2003 181 9.4 19.3 81.8
2004 167 12.5 13.4 83.8
2005 167 13.5 12.4 83.8
2006 151 13.4 11.3 82.1
2007 131 12.7 10.3 97.7
2008 120 9.7 12.4 97.5
2009 124 8.4 14.8 97.6
2010 106 8.6 12.2 97.2
2011 122 7.6 15.9 97.5
2012 120 7.6 15.6 97.5
2013 127 8.1 15.6 97.6
2014 116 9.4 12.2 97.4
2015 99 8.0 12.3 47.5
2016 84 8.0 10.5 100
2017 98 10.0 9.7 100
2018 77 5.3 14.5 100
2019 70 8.2 8.5 100
2020 63 7.7 8.1 100
2021 80 7.3 10.8 100
2022 80 7.0 11.3 100
2023 93 7.1 13.0 100

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 Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $14,344

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 145th of 200 Middle schoolsRanks 214th of 232 Middle schools
 19.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade Language Arts (Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle)1617.2
 1.2%
   7th Grade Language Arts (Mora)1617.2
 1.2%
   7th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3134.8
 3.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students7093
 32.9%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic6889
 30.9%
Pacific Islander00
White23
 50%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle

Students at Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle are 96% Hispanic, 3% White, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle usually go on to attend Mora High

Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle ranks 162nd of 235 New Mexico middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 93 students attended Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle.


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