Mccurdy Charter School

515 Calle Arbolera
Espanola, NM 87532
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 557 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Mccurdy Charter School 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 7% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher 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: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 557 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 80-89% (Top 50% in NM)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mccurdy Charter School's student population of 557 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
557 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Mccurdy Charter School 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 Mccurdy Charter School is 0.13, 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.
This School
State Level (NM)
#695 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
7%
24%
23%
34%
20-24%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
4%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
93%
63%
Black
n/a
2%
White
2%
19%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.13
(19-20)
80-89%
77%
(22-23)
24.2%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mccurdy Charter School's ranking?
Mccurdy Charter School is ranked #695 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Mccurdy Charter School often compared to?
Mccurdy Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hernandez Elementary School, Carlos F. Vigil Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mccurdy Charter School?
The graduation rate of Mccurdy Charter School is 80-89%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 77%.
How many students attend Mccurdy Charter School?
557 students attend Mccurdy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Mccurdy Charter School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mccurdy Charter School?
Mccurdy Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mccurdy Charter School offer ?
Mccurdy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mccurdy Charter School part of?
Mccurdy Charter School is part of Mccurdy Charter School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 557 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 80-89% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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