Serving 230 students in grades 6-12, La Academia De Esperanza 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 230 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 28% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
La Academia De Esperanza ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
La Academia De Esperanza's student population of 230 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
230 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
La Academia De Esperanza 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 La Academia De Esperanza is 0.15, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#193 out of 217 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
92%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
7%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
28%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
10%
6%
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 is La Academia De Esperanza's ranking?
La Academia De Esperanza is ranked #193 out of 217 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are La Academia De Esperanza often compared to?
La Academia De Esperanzais often viewed alongside schools like Native American Community Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% NM state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of La Academia De Esperanza?
The graduation rate of La Academia De Esperanza is 28%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend La Academia De Esperanza?
230 students attend La Academia De Esperanza.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of La Academia De Esperanza students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Academia De Esperanza?
La Academia De Esperanza has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does La Academia De Esperanza offer ?
La Academia De Esperanza offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is La Academia De Esperanza part of?
La Academia De Esperanza is part of Albuquerque Public Schools School District.
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