Serving 66 students in grades 6-8, La Academia Dolores Huerta 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 15-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 6-8
- Enrollment: 66 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5%
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
La Academia Dolores Huerta ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
La Academia Dolores Huerta's student population of 66 students has declined by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
66 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of La Academia Dolores Huerta is 0.06, 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)15-19%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
97%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
13%
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 schools are La Academia Dolores Huerta often compared to?
La Academia Dolores Huertais often viewed alongside schools like Lynn Middle School, Loma Linda Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend La Academia Dolores Huerta?
66 students attend La Academia Dolores Huerta.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of La Academia Dolores Huerta students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Academia Dolores Huerta?
La Academia Dolores Huerta has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does La Academia Dolores Huerta offer ?
La Academia Dolores Huerta offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is La Academia Dolores Huerta part of?
La Academia Dolores Huerta is part of La Academia Dolores Huerta School District.
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