Serving 198 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Anansi Charter School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 198 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Anansi Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Anansi Charter School's student population of 198 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
198 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Year Founded
2000
School Rankings
Anansi Charter School ranks within the top 1% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Anansi Charter School is 0.62, 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
#7 out of 796 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
24%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
American Indian
5%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Asian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Hispanic
38%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
White
48%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) âš COVID-19 impacted1%
31.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 23-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anansi Charter School's ranking?
Anansi Charter School is ranked #7 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Anansi Charter School often compared to?
Anansi Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Taos Municipal Charter, Taos Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Anansi Charter School?
198 students attend Anansi Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Anansi Charter School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Anansi Charter School?
Anansi Charter School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Anansi Charter School offer ?
Anansi Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Anansi Charter School part of?
Anansi Charter School is part of Taos School District.
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