Explore Academy vs. Cottonwood Classical Prep
Should I attend Explore Academy or Cottonwood Classical Prep? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Explore Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Cottonwood Classical Prep ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,026 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Explore Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 781 students in grades 6-12, Cottonwood Classical Prep ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-12
6-12
Total Students
1,026 students
781 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
44% | 56%
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
53 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
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#5 out of 217 schools in NM
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
≥95%
Graduation Rate
70-74%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
47
-
Grade 1 Students
53
-
Grade 2 Students
54
-
Grade 3 Students
51
-
Grade 4 Students
62
-
Grade 5 Students
66
-
Grade 6 Students
155
124
Grade 7 Students
161
128
Grade 8 Students
130
127
Grade 9 Students
97
123
Grade 10 Students
64
113
Grade 11 Students
44
94
Grade 12 Students
42
72
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
45%
54%
% Black
5%
2%
% White
44%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
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5%
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Diversity Score
0.61
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
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