Serving 114 students in grades 7-12, Los Puentes Charter 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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: 7-12
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 44% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Math Proficiency: ≤5%
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Los Puentes Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Los Puentes Charter's student population of 114 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
114 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Los Puentes Charter is 0.32, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
8%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
82%
62%
Black
6%
2%
White
4%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
44%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
4%
8%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Los Puentes Charter?
The graduation rate of Los Puentes Charter is 44%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Los Puentes Charter?
114 students attend Los Puentes Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Los Puentes Charter students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Black, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Los Puentes Charter?
Los Puentes Charter has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Los Puentes Charter offer ?
Los Puentes Charter offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Los Puentes Charter part of?
Los Puentes Charter is part of Albuquerque Public Schools School District.
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