21st Century Public Academy vs. Cottonwood Classical Prep
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 371 students in grades 1-8, 21st Century Public Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 852 students in grades 6-12, Cottonwood Classical Prep ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
1-8
6-12
Total Students
371 students
852 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
61 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
65%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
n/a
Graduation Rate
n/a
≥95%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 1 Students
16
-
Grade 2 Students
24
-
Grade 3 Students
22
-
Grade 4 Students
38
-
Grade 5 Students
44
-
Grade 6 Students
70
153
Grade 7 Students
86
153
Grade 8 Students
71
149
Grade 9 Students
-
121
Grade 10 Students
-
119
Grade 11 Students
-
74
Grade 12 Students
-
83
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
16%
55%
% Black
5%
2%
% White
69%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
13%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%