Desert Sage Academy

2504 Camino Entrada
Santa Fe, NM 87505
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 313 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Desert Sage 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 313 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : 54% (Btm 50% in NM)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Desert Sage Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Desert Sage Academy's student population of 313 students has grown by 723% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 600% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
313 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Desert Sage Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Sage Academy is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NM)
#529 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
24%
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25-29%
34%
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20-29%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
5%
12%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
83%
62%
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Black
3%
2%
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White
8%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.30
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(20-21)
54%
66%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Desert Sage Academy's ranking?
Desert Sage Academy is ranked #529 out of 810 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Desert Sage Academy?
The graduation rate of Desert Sage Academy is 54%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Desert Sage Academy?
313 students attend Desert Sage Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Desert Sage Academy students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Sage Academy?
Desert Sage Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Desert Sage Academy offer ?
Desert Sage Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Desert Sage Academy part of?
Desert Sage Academy is part of Santa Fe School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 313 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : 54% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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