At a glance
Reported students
416
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
37
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Mexico middle enrollment
65th percentile
Compared with 156 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
195
Los Alamitos Middle: 416 reported students.
State peer staffing position
36th percentile
11.2:1 reported; state peer median 12.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 452
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.6:1
What the reported data says about Los Alamitos Middle
Los Alamitos Middle is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Grants. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Grants-Cibola County Schools. NCES reports 416 students for 2024–25.
Among 156 middle schools in New Mexico with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 306.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 65th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.2:1, below the New Mexico median of 12.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are American Indian or Alaska Native (45.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (39.9%). English learners represent 18.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Los Alamitos Middle
- 1How do the reported 11.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 37 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 18.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 94.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White10.3%
- Hispanic39.9%
- Black1.2%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native45.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial1.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Grants-Cibola County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Laguna-Acoma Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
33 reported students
Milan Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
410 reported students
Mesa View Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
465 reported students
Mount Taylor Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
347 reported students
Cubero Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
197 reported students
Laguna-Acoma High
High · Grades 09–12
193 reported students
Public schools near Los Alamitos Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Taylor Elementary Elementary · Grants-Cibola County Schools | PK–06 | 347 | 0.8 mi |
| Mesa View Elementary Elementary · Grants-Cibola County Schools | PK–06 | 465 | 0.9 mi |
| Western Nm Corrections High · Nm Corrections | 08–12 | 1 | 1 mi |
| Grants High High · Grants-Cibola County Schools | 09–12 | 807 | 1.3 mi |
| Gccs Early College High School High · Grants-Cibola County Schools | 09–12 | 50 | 1.3 mi |
| Northwestern Nm Corrections High · Nm Corrections | 08–12 | 0 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Los Alamitos Middle
What grades does Los Alamitos Middle serve?
Los Alamitos Middle reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Grants-Cibola County Schools.
How many students attend Los Alamitos Middle?
Los Alamitos Middle reported 416 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 65th percentile among 156 New Mexico middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 452 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Los Alamitos Middle?
The calculated ratio is 11.2:1, based on 416 students and 37 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Mexico median for the same school level is 12.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Los Alamitos Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Los Alamitos Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Grants-Cibola County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Los Alamitos Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
94.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Los Alamitos Middle in?
Los Alamitos Middle is part of Grants-Cibola County Schools, based in Grants, NM, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Los Alamitos Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mount Taylor Elementary (0.8 mi), Mesa View Elementary (0.9 mi), Western Nm Corrections (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.