Serving 183 students in grades 6-12, Media Arts Collaborative Charter ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 183 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Top 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Media Arts Collaborative Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Media Arts Collaborative Charter's student population of 183 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
183 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Media Arts Collaborative Charter ranks within the top 30% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Media Arts Collaborative Charter is 0.63, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#210 out of 810 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
5%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
40%
62%
Black
6%
2%
White
46%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)70-79%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Media Arts Collaborative Charter's ranking?
Media Arts Collaborative Charter is ranked #210 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Media Arts Collaborative Charter?
The graduation rate of Media Arts Collaborative Charter is 70-79%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Media Arts Collaborative Charter?
183 students attend Media Arts Collaborative Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Media Arts Collaborative Charter students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Media Arts Collaborative Charter?
Media Arts Collaborative Charter has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Media Arts Collaborative Charter offer ?
Media Arts Collaborative Charter offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Media Arts Collaborative Charter part of?
Media Arts Collaborative Charter is part of Media Arts Collaborative Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Media Arts Collaborative Charter located?
Media Arts Collaborative Charter is located in the Highland Business neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM. There are 4 other public schools located in Highland Business.
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