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Explore Academy Las Cruces School District

2867 Carretas Ct
Las Cruces, NM 88007
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Explore Academy Las Cruces School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 343 students in Explore Academy Las Cruces School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Mexico.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ School in Explore Academy Las Cruces School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
1 School
926 Schools
# Students
343 Students
318,116 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Explore Academy Las Cruces School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 143 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (NM)
#30 out of 144 school districts
(Top 30%)
40-44%
24%
40-44%
34%
40-59%
33%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.56
# American Indian Students
4 Students
38,280 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
12%
# Asian Students
5 Students
3,881 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
216 Students
198,105 Students
% Hispanic Students
63%
62%
# Black Students
10 Students
5,575 Students
% Black Students
3%
2%
# White Students
105 Students
64,514 Students
% White Students
31%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
396 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
7,345 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
10,488
# Students in K Grade:
-
20,362
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
21,570
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
22,783
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
22,100
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
22,664
# Students in 5th Grade:
34
23,143
# Students in 6th Grade:
89
23,235
# Students in 7th Grade:
91
23,693
# Students in 8th Grade:
74
24,281
# Students in 9th Grade:
36
29,625
# Students in 10th Grade:
19
27,491
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
24,570
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
22,111
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

Best Explore Academy Las Cruces School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Explore Academy Las Cruces
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
850 N Telshor Blvd
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 888-4476
Grades: 4-10
| 343 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Explore Academy Las Cruces School District?
Explore Academy Las Cruces School District manages 1 public schools serving 343 students.
What is the rank of Explore Academy Las Cruces School District?
Explore Academy Las Cruces School District is ranked #31 out of 143 school districts in New Mexico (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Explore Academy Las Cruces School District?
63% of Explore Academy Las Cruces School District students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Explore Academy Las Cruces School District?
Explore Academy Las Cruces School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 06-08
  • Enrollment: 343 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 30% in NM
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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