LAPS NEWS RELEASE
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) is celebrating a standout year after Spring 2026 state assessment results showed math, reading, and science proficiency each reaching a four-year district high, with all seven LAPS schools earning the New Mexico Public Education Department’s (NMPED) top “Spotlight” designation. Los Alamos High School ranks among the state’s top four large schools for one-year growth in every tested subject.
Key Results at a Glance
LAPS outperformed New Mexico averages on every measure in 2025-26, and proficiency in math, reading, and science each reached a four-year district high.
“These results are something to celebrate,” LAPS Superintendent Jennifer Guy said. “I want to commend our teachers and students for their hard work and focus in all subject areas.”
“I attribute this growth to the steady, focused work, and effort that our teachers have put into Professional Learning Communities, learning new curricula, and providing explicit instruction for students,” she added. “Every school in our district earned the state’s highest recognition this year. We’re proud of this progress, and we intend to keep building on it.”
All seven LAPS schools — Aspen, Barranca Mesa, Chamisa, Mountain, and Piñon elementary schools, Los Alamos Middle School, and Los Alamos High School — were designated “Spotlight” schools by NMPED, placing each among the top 25% of schools statewide.
Los Alamos High ranked among the state’s top four large schools (800+ students) for growth in every subject tested: first in math (+15.2 points, from 38% to 53% proficient), second in science (+11.5 points), and fourth in literacy (+5.3 points). Barranca Mesa Elementary posted the district’s largest overall gain, with science proficiency climbing from 55% to 72%, and Pinon Elementary’s math proficiency grew 9.8 points to be recognized as one of the state’s fastest-growing small schools in math.
Every LAPS school outperformed the state average in both math and ELA proficiency.
NM Vistas 2025-26 school report cards
Moving forward, LAPS will continue investing in Professional Learning Communities, training teachers to collaborate regularly, review student data together, and share strategies that strengthen instruction. This work supports the district’s strategic plan that every student will thrive and meet their academic goals. The district will also continue prioritizing regular school attendance, which research links closely to academic achievement.