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Los Alamos Middle School

Public | 7-8 | 536 students

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3 stars

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Posted May 17, 2010

Needs improvement! Some teachers openly admit they do not like kids. Academically substantial (average kids are insulted), athletics need more support, normal social issues for mid school. Music program is not friendly! Sex and Drugs are beginning to trickle in the 8th grade. 3 different VP's in 2.5 years. No other choice so good luck!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 30, 2009

This school is wondeful it has a wondeful staff that really wants to teach kids and not just recieve a paycheck! When school ended this year all the teachers gathered on the front steps of the school and waved to the students as the buses left the school! That is a staff that cares about their students!
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 17, 2008

Things they are a changin.... The Los Alamos Middle School is a different place than it was fours years ago. The administration is new and there is a positive energy in the school community that did not exist previously. The staff is very committed to the students and are in a very tough place as the Elementary Schools think things are too tough and the High School think things are too easy. Being a bridge in a small community is difficult. Yes sometimes there are problems with PowerSchool, but at the same time teachers who do not fit the school's vision are asked to use their skills elsewhere. We should applaude our Middle School staff members as they teach one of the toughest ages in the educational system with a lot of grace. My son had a great time at Los Alamos Middle School!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 20, 2008

My daughter attended LAMS and barely made it through. Some of the teachers do not spend enough time with their students. They are not adept at using the PowerSchool software and I never knew what was going on with my daughters grades. Some teachers also expected too much from 11-14 year olds. LAMS staff need to be reminded that these children are not college students. They are adolescents, and should be treated as such. I am still helping my daughter (who is in 10th grade now) figure out that learning and school are fun. LAMS completely turned her against school. Thank goodness for Los Alamos High School. If you are thinking about moving to LA, wait until your child starts 9th grade.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 18, 2007

Middle school age is always hard but LAMS seems to be doing a good job. LAMS has many very dedicated and interested teachers. They actually fire bad teachers! Administration is responsive to the parent's concerns and encourages parental involvement. Music, art, choir and other electives are excellent. School could use more electives. Some sports programs are a waste with bad coaches but most are great.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 42% in 2012.

279 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 50% in 2012.

279 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
78%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2011.

272 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
66%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

The state average for Math was 42% in 2012.

277 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 54% in 2012.

277 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
90%
Science

The state average for Science was 29% in 2010.

277 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
72%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students76%
Female80%
Male72%
African Americann/a
Asian91%
Hispanic63%
Native Americann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities23%
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exited90%

Reading

All Students85%
Female91%
Male79%
African Americann/a
Asian91%
Hispanic77%
Native Americann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities34%
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exited90%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students70%
Female71%
Male68%
African Americann/a
Asian82%
Hispanic55%
Native Americann/a
White75%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities19%
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exited46%

Reading

All Students82%
Female87%
Male75%
African Americann/a
Asian94%
Hispanic75%
Native Americann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities28%
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exited73%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 69% 29%
Hispanic 23% 56%
Asian/Pacific Islander 6% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 11%
Black 1% 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1 Hawk Dr
Los Alamos, NM 87544
Phone: (505) 663-2230

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