Serving 564 students in grades 6-12, The Ask Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher 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 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 564 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 30% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Ask Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
The Ask Academy's student population of 564 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
564 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The Ask Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 217 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Ask Academy is 0.60, which is more 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
#17 out of 217 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
12%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
40%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
49%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
66%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
3%
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 The Ask Academy's ranking?
The Ask Academy is ranked #17 out of 217 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% NM state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Ask Academy?
The graduation rate of The Ask Academy is 80-89%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend The Ask Academy?
564 students attend The Ask Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of The Ask Academy students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Ask Academy?
The Ask Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Ask Academy offer ?
The Ask Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is The Ask Academy part of?
The Ask Academy is part of The Ask Academy School District.
School Reviews
2 2/14/2022
It's a decent school for a robotic or biomedical education but a lot of the teachers and staff are under prepaid, they are constantly changing their calendar. It makes attending school very confusing.
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