Serving 221 students in grades 7-12, Desert Pride Academy 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 ≤5% (which is lower 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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 221 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Desert Pride Academy's student population of 221 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
221 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Motto
Bridging Borders, Building Futures, Inspiring Excellence
School Rankings
Desert Pride Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Pride Academy is 0.06, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#763 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
97%
63%
Black
n/a
2%
White
2%
19%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
43.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Pride Academy's ranking?
Desert Pride Academy is ranked #763 out of 796 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 ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Desert Pride Academy?
221 students attend Desert Pride Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Desert Pride Academy students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Desert Pride Academy?
Desert Pride Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Desert Pride Academy offer ?
Desert Pride Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Desert Pride Academy part of?
Desert Pride Academy is part of Gadsden School District.
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