Serving 364 students in grades 1-8, 21st Century Public Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 364 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
21st Century Public Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
21st Century Public Academy's student population of 364 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Total Students
364 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
21st Century Public Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 217 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of 21st Century Public Academy is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#137 out of 217 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
4%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
52%
62%
Black
5%
2%
White
36%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 21st Century Public Academy's ranking?
21st Century Public Academy is ranked #137 out of 217 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% NM state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NM state average).
How many students attend 21st Century Public Academy?
364 students attend 21st Century Public Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of 21st Century Public Academy students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of 21st Century Public Academy?
21st Century Public Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does 21st Century Public Academy offer ?
21st Century Public Academy offers enrollment in grades 1-8
What school district is 21st Century Public Academy part of?
21st Century Public Academy is part of 21st Century Public Academy School District.
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