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Los Alamos Public Schools

#1 in Best School Districts in New Mexico
  • Los Alamos, NM
  • 13 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      B
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A-
    6. Health & Safety
      A
    7. Administration
      A-
    8. Sports
      B
    9. Food
      C+
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B
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    Los Alamos Public Schools is a top rated, public school district located in Los Alamos, NM. It has 3,662 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1. According to state test scores, 49% of students are at least proficient in math and 57% in reading.
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    Address
    2075 Trinity Drive
    Los Alamos, NM 87544
    Telephone
    (505) 663-2222
    Website
    laschools.net

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    57%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    49%
    Average Graduation Rate
    87%
    Average SAT
    1310
    166 responses
    Average ACT
    28
    149 responses
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    Students

    Diversity
    B
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    3,662
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    12%

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    15:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $51,351
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    8.7%

    Finances

    Total Expenses
    $53,387,000
    Expenses Per Student
    $13,935/ student
    National
    $12,239
    Education Expenses
    • Instruction
      56%
    • Support Services
      44%
    • Other
      0%
    Living in the Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B-
    2. Good for Families
      A+
    3. Housing
      A+
    Median Household Income
    $101,399
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $989
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $291,800
    National
    $184,700

    Los Alamos Public Schools Reviews

    13 reviews
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    Los Alamos Public Schools provides students an excellent background in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. It could use some better sports teams but academics is the first priority and always will be for this town.
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    Students are involved and some are very stressed. While academics are quite good, sometimes there is excess pressure on students to succeed.
    I was born and raised in Los Alamos county, so I have experienced the elementary school system, middle school system, high school system and currently the college system. Overall, I believe Los Alamos to be one of the top academics in the state. We excel in Science, Mathematics, English, and Technology, however, we lack in the Arts and Athletics. I think the arts and athletics are just as important as the STEM courses because the education system is meant to prepare the people of the future for everything that life throws at them. So when there are students who are interested in the STEM courses, there are also students who are interested in the Arts and Athletics, so it only makes sense to balance all the fields equally. Perhaps there could be more funds and attention brought to the lacking fields, but overall, I respect the Los Alamos Public Schools for creating such a safe and creative learning environment for the kids of the future, including myself.