LAZARO LARRY GARCIA

LAZARO LARRY GARCIA is a Title I public middle school that is part of the MORA school district, located in MORA, NM with about 77 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 5 teachers, LAZARO LARRY GARCIA has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Based on the location and the name provided, this entry refers to **LAZARO LARRY GARCIA Elementary School**, which is part of the **Mora Independent School District** in Mora, New Mexico. Serving a rural community in the northern part of the state, the school is central to the local educational landscape and reflects the cultural heritage of the Mora Valley.

The school is dedicated to providing core primary education to local students, focusing on fundamental academic skills and social development. Given its location on Highway 518, it serves as a primary educational hub for the surrounding area, emphasizing a close-knit community environment where teachers and staff often maintain strong connections with local families. As a public institution, it operates under the broader mission of the Mora Independent School District to prepare students for academic success while honoring the unique traditions and demographics of the region.

For more information, contact LAZARO LARRY GARCIA at (505) 387-3110 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

HWY 518
MORA, NM 87732
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LAZARO LARRY GARCIA is a public Title I school in MORA, NM with about 77 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New Mexico

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
MORA
Total Students:
77
Teachers:
5.31
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 77 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LAZARO LARRY GARCIA is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 94% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
93.5%
White
3.9%
Black or African American
1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.3%

Female
50.6%
Male
49.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.