LOVINGTON FRESHMAN ACADEMY

LOVINGTON
701 WEST AVE K
LOVINGTON, NM 88260
267 Students
Secondary School 9th - 9th
School Overview
Lovington Freshman Academy, located at 701 West Ave K in Lovington, New Mexico, serves as a specialized transition campus within the Lovington Municipal School District. Designed specifically to meet the unique academic and social needs of ninth-grade students, the academy acts as a bridge between middle school and the more rigorous environment of Lovington High School. By housing the freshman class in a dedicated setting, the school focuses on building a strong foundation for high school success, emphasizing credit acquisition, study habits, and personal responsibility during this pivotal year of development.

Beyond its focus on academic preparation, the academy fosters a supportive community culture that helps students navigate the adjustments of early high school life. The school provides a variety of educational resources and extracurricular opportunities that align with the district’s mission to prepare students for college and career readiness. As part of the broader Lovington school system, the Freshman Academy plays a vital role in ensuring that students are well-prepared for the transition to the main high school campus, ultimately aiming to increase graduation rates and long-term academic achievement.
267
Total Students
18.1
Full-Time Teachers
14.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    223 (83.5%)
  • White
    38 (14.2%)
  • Black
    4 (1.5%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Secondary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: LOVINGTON
Phone: (575)739-2260
Website: http://www.lovingtonschools.net
Grade Range: 9th - 9th
Total Students: 267
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.8
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 264
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 267
Gender Ratio