Serving 85 students in grades 9-12, Charlie Y. Brown Alt 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 71% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Charlie Y. Brown Alt ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Charlie Y. Brown Alt's student population of 85 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
85 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Charlie Y. Brown Alt ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charlie Y. Brown Alt is 0.68, 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
#762 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
36%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
20%
62%
Black
4%
2%
White
40%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)71%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charlie Y. Brown Alt's ranking?
Charlie Y. Brown Alt is ranked #762 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Charlie Y. Brown Alt?
The graduation rate of Charlie Y. Brown Alt is 71%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Charlie Y. Brown Alt?
85 students attend Charlie Y. Brown Alt.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Charlie Y. Brown Alt students are White, 36% of students are American Indian, 20% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charlie Y. Brown Alt?
Charlie Y. Brown Alt has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Charlie Y. Brown Alt offer ?
Charlie Y. Brown Alt offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Charlie Y. Brown Alt part of?
Charlie Y. Brown Alt is part of Bloomfield School District.
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