Mandela International Magnet (Mims) High School

1604 Agua Fria
Santa Fe, NM 87505

Rating

Top 20%

Tel: (505) 467-1901

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Mandela International Magnet (Mims) High School serves 282 students in grades 7-12.

Mandela International Magnet (Mims) High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 25%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 58%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 282 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 10% in NM)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: ≥50% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mandela International Magnet (Mims) High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

School Overview

Mandela International Magnet (Mims) High School's student population of 282 students has grown by 53% over five school years.

The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 92% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12

Total Students

282 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

25 teachers

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School Rankings

Mandela International Magnet (Mims) High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 217 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Mandela International Magnet (Mims) High School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (NM)

Overall Testing Rank

#41 out of 217 schools
(Top 20%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

≥50%

25%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

≥50%

58%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

14:1

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American Indian

12%

Asian

Hispanic

44%

62%

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Black

White

44%

21%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.61

0.57

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Graduation Rate

≥90%

77%

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

20%

73%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Santa Fe Public Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mandela International Magnet (Mims) High School's ranking?

Mandela International Magnet (Mims) High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% NM state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NM state average).

What is the graduation rate of Mandela International Magnet (Mims) High School?

The graduation rate of Mandela International Magnet (Mims) High School is 90%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 77%.

How many students attend Mandela International Magnet (Mims) High School?

282 students attend Mandela International Magnet (Mims) High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

44% of Mandela International Magnet (Mims) High School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Mandela International Magnet (Mims) High School?

Mandela International Magnet (Mims) High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.

What grades does Mandela International Magnet (Mims) High School offer ?

Mandela International Magnet (Mims) High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12

What school district is Mandela International Magnet (Mims) High School part of?

Mandela International Magnet (Mims) High School is part of Santa Fe Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 282 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: ≥50% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education