Sixth Grade Academy

1574 State Rd 502
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 119 students in grades 6, Sixth Grade 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher 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)

  • Grades: 6
  • Enrollment: 119 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 10-14%
  • : 25-29%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sixth Grade Academy's student population of 119 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
119 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Sixth Grade Academy is 0.36, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NM)
(18-19)
10-14%
21%
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(18-19)
25-29%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sixth Grade Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
18%
12%
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Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
78%
62%
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Black
n/a
2%
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White
4%
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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0.36
This chart display the diversity score of Sixth Grade Academy and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
74%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
1%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sixth Grade Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Sixth Grade Academy?
119 students attend Sixth Grade Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Sixth Grade Academy students are Hispanic, 18% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sixth Grade Academy?
Sixth Grade Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sixth Grade Academy offer ?
Sixth Grade Academy offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Sixth Grade Academy part of?
Sixth Grade Academy is part of Pojoaque Valley Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6
  • Enrollment: 119 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 10-14%
  • : 25-29%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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