Serving 320 students in grades Kindergarten-12, El Camino Real 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 10% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
El Camino Real Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
El Camino Real Academy's student population of 320 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
320 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
El Camino Real Academy 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 El Camino Real Academy is 0.15, 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
#772 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)≤5%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
92%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
5%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)92%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
6%
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 El Camino Real Academy's ranking?
El Camino Real Academy is ranked #772 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are El Camino Real Academy often compared to?
El Camino Real Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Christine Duncan Heritage Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of El Camino Real Academy?
The graduation rate of El Camino Real Academy is 92%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend El Camino Real Academy?
320 students attend El Camino Real Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of El Camino Real Academy students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Camino Real Academy?
El Camino Real Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does El Camino Real Academy offer ?
El Camino Real Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is El Camino Real Academy part of?
El Camino Real Academy is part of Albuquerque School District.
In what neighborhood is El Camino Real Academy located?
El Camino Real Academy is located in the Adobe Acres neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM. There are 1 other public schools located in Adobe Acres.
School Reviews
1 2/15/2021
Thus school has very unhealthy physical conditions, which administration is not honest about. The staff turnover rate is extremely high, and many teachers are not properly licensed.
2 11/15/2010
High staff turnover, arbirtrary and capricious enforcement of overtly strict dress code, neopotism, lack of extracurricular activities, poor administrative responsiveness to parent concern, unlicensed teachers, low academic standards and ever plummeting test scores are a few of the reasons I pulled my children out. As bad as APS is, my children's improvement has substantially improved since transfering back to APS schools. I would advise every parent to pull out of this school - if you are considering going here, don't walk - RUN as far as you can in the opposite direction as long as Jennifer Mercer is still in charge.
2 8/16/2010
My son will no longer be attending ECRA. Grant it, there are some very well intended teachers/faculty, but with the influx of illegal immigrant children (Arizona), I feel the quality of my childs education/safety will be further compromised. And I have been extremely embarrassed with the appearance of the school (dirty windows, trash all over the parking/child pick-up area, dirty floors, weeds, dying plants indoors, etc) Is there a janitor? And last but definately not least-the lack of leadership. There have been s-o-o-o many admin. turn-overs since the schools inception. Without stable leadership, you're left with nothing but confusion and disorganization-that is ECRA!
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