Serving 195 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Anansi Charter School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% 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: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 195 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64%
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Anansi Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Anansi Charter School's student population of 195 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
195 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Anansi Charter School is 0.57, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-64%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70-74%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
4%
12%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
36%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
55%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Anansi Charter School often compared to?
Anansi Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Taos Municipal Charter, Taos Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Anansi Charter School?
195 students attend Anansi Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Anansi Charter School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Anansi Charter School?
Anansi Charter School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Anansi Charter School offer ?
Anansi Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Anansi Charter School part of?
Anansi Charter School is part of Taos Municipal Schools School District.
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