Cottonwood Classical Prep vs. Explore Academy
Should you attend Cottonwood Classical Prep or Explore Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Explore Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
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).
Serving 1,413 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Explore Academy 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 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-12
K-12
Total Students
852 students
1,413 students
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
115 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
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#63 out of 796 schools in NM
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
56%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
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54%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
70-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
67
Grade 1 Students
-
70
Grade 2 Students
-
65
Grade 3 Students
-
72
Grade 4 Students
-
69
Grade 5 Students
-
71
Grade 6 Students
153
195
Grade 7 Students
153
202
Grade 8 Students
149
193
Grade 9 Students
121
145
Grade 10 Students
119
122
Grade 11 Students
74
91
Grade 12 Students
83
51
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
55%
48%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
26%
32%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
13%
16%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%