Desert Pride Academy serves 253 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 7-12
- Enrollment: 253 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5%
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Desert Pride Academy's student population of 253 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
253 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Desert Pride Academy is 0.04, 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)
(09-10)≤5%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)25-29%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
98%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
74%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% NM state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% NM state average).
How many students attend Desert Pride Academy?
253 students attend Desert Pride Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Desert Pride Academy students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Pride Academy?
Desert Pride Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Desert Pride Academy offer ?
Desert Pride Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Desert Pride Academy part of?
Desert Pride Academy is part of Gadsden Independent Schools School District.
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