Serving 10 students in grades 6-12,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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: 6-12
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sequoyah ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sequoyah's student population of 10 students has declined by 60% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
10 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sequoyah is 0.34, 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)
(13-14)<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
80%
62%
Black
10%
2%
White
10%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
74%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% NM state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sequoyah?
The graduation rate of Sequoyah is 50%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Sequoyah?
10 students attend Sequoyah.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Sequoyah students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 10% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sequoyah?
Sequoyah has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sequoyah offer ?
Sequoyah offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Sequoyah part of?
Sequoyah is part of Sequoyah School District.
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