Serving 11 students in grades 7-12, Chrysalis Alternative ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: 76% (Top 50% in NM)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chrysalis Alternative 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
Chrysalis Alternative's student population of 11 students has grown by 266% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
11 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Chrysalis Alternative 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
82%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
18%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
76%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chrysalis Alternative?
The graduation rate of Chrysalis Alternative is 76%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Chrysalis Alternative?
11 students attend Chrysalis Alternative.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Chrysalis Alternative students are Hispanic, and 18% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chrysalis Alternative?
Chrysalis Alternative has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chrysalis Alternative offer ?
Chrysalis Alternative offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Chrysalis Alternative part of?
Chrysalis Alternative is part of Taos Municipal Schools School District.
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