Serving 84 students in grades 6-8, Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle School's student population of 84 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
84 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#760 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
98%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle School's ranking?
Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle School is ranked #760 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle School?
84 students attend Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle School students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle School?
Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle School offer ?
Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle School part of?
Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle School is part of Mora School District.
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