Public For Performing Arts vs. Cottonwood Classical Prep
Should I attend Public For Performing Arts 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
Public For Performing Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
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 434 students in grades 6-12, Public For Performing Arts ranks in the top 50% 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 30-34% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 62% 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
6-12
6-12
Total Students
434 students
781 students
% Male | % Female
28% | 72%
44% | 56%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
53 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#82 out of 217 schools in NM
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#5 out of 217 schools in NM
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
≥95%
Graduation Rate
97%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
64
124
Grade 7 Students
69
128
Grade 8 Students
69
127
Grade 9 Students
69
123
Grade 10 Students
61
113
Grade 11 Students
50
94
Grade 12 Students
52
72
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
55%
54%
% Black
4%
2%
% White
38%
34%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
1%