Serving 199 students in grades 9-12, Mark Armijo 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 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 199 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 34% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Math Proficiency: ≤5%
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mark Armijo Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Mark Armijo Academy's student population of 199 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
199 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mark Armijo Academy 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
93%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
34%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mark Armijo Academy?
The graduation rate of Mark Armijo Academy is 34%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Mark Armijo Academy?
199 students attend Mark Armijo Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Mark Armijo Academy students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mark Armijo Academy?
Mark Armijo Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mark Armijo Academy offer ?
Mark Armijo Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mark Armijo Academy part of?
Mark Armijo Academy is part of Albuquerque Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Mark Armijo Academy located?
Mark Armijo Academy is located in the Alamosa neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM. There are 1 other public schools located in Alamosa.
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