Summary:
The 88260 zip code area is home to 9 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools, serving a student population facing significant socioeconomic challenges. While the district as a whole struggles with low proficiency rates, a few standout schools, such as Lovington 6th Grade Academy, have shown higher academic performance and smaller class sizes. The presence of New Hope Alternative High also highlights the importance of specialized educational options for students who may not thrive in a traditional high school setting.
Across the district, the free and reduced lunch rates are extremely high, ranging from 97.58% to 99.59%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. This likely has a substantial impact on student learning and achievement. However, Lovington 6th Grade Academy stands out with the highest proficiency rates in both English Language Arts (42%) and Mathematics (45%) compared to the district and state averages, as well as the lowest student-teacher ratio at 12.9, suggesting smaller class sizes that may contribute to its relative success.
While the district as a whole faces significant challenges, the data also reveals pockets of relative success, such as the improvement in Lovington High's statewide ranking, moving from 104th out of 177 schools in 2021-2022 to 85th out of 190 schools in 2023-2024. By closely examining the practices and strategies of the higher-performing schools, the Lovington district may be able to implement effective interventions and support to raise achievement levels district-wide.
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