Gordon Bernell Charter

2821 4th Street Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 164 students in grades 9-12, Gordon Bernell Charter ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 164 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : 4% (Btm 50% in NM)
  • : <50%
  • : 11-19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gordon Bernell Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Gordon Bernell Charter's student population of 164 students has declined by 61% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
164 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Gordon Bernell Charter is 0.61, 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.
This School
State Level (NM)
(18-19)
<50%
21%
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(18-19)
11-19%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gordon Bernell Charter and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
21%
12%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
58%
62%
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Black
7%
2%
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White
12%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
2%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
This chart display the diversity score of Gordon Bernell Charter and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
4%
66%
This chart display graduation rate of Gordon Bernell Charter and public school graduation rate of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
74%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gordon Bernell Charter?
The graduation rate of Gordon Bernell Charter is 4%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Gordon Bernell Charter?
164 students attend Gordon Bernell Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Gordon Bernell Charter students are Hispanic, 21% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gordon Bernell Charter?
Gordon Bernell Charter has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gordon Bernell Charter offer ?
Gordon Bernell Charter offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Gordon Bernell Charter part of?
Gordon Bernell Charter is part of Albuquerque Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Gordon Bernell Charter located?
Gordon Bernell Charter is located in the Near North Valley neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM. There are 2 other public schools located in Near North Valley.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 164 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50%
  • : 11-19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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