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The Masters Program vs. Mandela International Magnet (Mims)

Should you attend The Masters Program or Mandela International Magnet (Mims)? 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
The Masters Program
6401 Richards Ave
Santa Fe, NM 87508
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Mandela International Magnet (Mims)
1604 Agua Fria
Santa Fe, NM 87505
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

The Masters Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Mandela International Magnet (Mims) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 250 students in grades 9-12, The Masters Program ranks in the top 20% 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 30-34% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 301 students in grades 7-12, Mandela International Magnet (Mims) 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 50-54% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (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 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
250 students
301 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at The Masters Program over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mandela International Magnet (Mims) over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
42% | 58%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at The Masters Program.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mandela International Magnet (Mims).
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at The Masters Program over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mandela International Magnet (Mims) over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at The Masters Program with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the The Masters Program School District and the state of New Mexico, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mandela International Magnet (Mims) with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Santa Fe School District and the state of New Mexico, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#112 out of 796 schools in NM
(Top 20%)
#19 out of 796 schools in NM
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of The Masters Program, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mandela International Magnet (Mims), encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Top 30% in NM)
50-54%
(Top 10% in NM)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at The Masters Program who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the The Masters Program School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mandela International Magnet (Mims) who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Santa Fe School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 10% in NM)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 1% in NM)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at The Masters Program who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the The Masters Program School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mandela International Magnet (Mims) who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Santa Fe School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 10% in NM)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 5% in NM)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-84%
(Top 30% in NM)(20-21 School Year Data)
98%
(Top 20% in NM)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of The Masters Program with the average graduation rate observed in the The Masters Program School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Mandela International Magnet (Mims) with the average graduation rate observed in the Santa Fe School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of The Masters Program by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mandela International Magnet (Mims) by grade.
Grade 7 Students
-
61
Grade 8 Students
-
66
Grade 9 Students
39
57
Grade 10 Students
68
43
Grade 11 Students
79
43
Grade 12 Students
64
31

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at The Masters Program, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the The Masters Program School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mandela International Magnet (Mims), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Santa Fe School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
4%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at The Masters Program, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the The Masters Program School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mandela International Magnet (Mims), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Santa Fe School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
58%
42%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at The Masters Program, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the The Masters Program School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mandela International Magnet (Mims), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Santa Fe School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at The Masters Program, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the The Masters Program School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mandela International Magnet (Mims), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Santa Fe School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
34%
47%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at The Masters Program, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the The Masters Program School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mandela International Magnet (Mims), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Santa Fe School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at The Masters Program, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the The Masters Program School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mandela International Magnet (Mims), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Santa Fe School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.55
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of The Masters Program, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the The Masters Program School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mandela International Magnet (Mims), juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Santa Fe School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
20%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at The Masters Program, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the The Masters Program School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mandela International Magnet (Mims), juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Santa Fe School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at The Masters Program, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the The Masters Program School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mandela International Magnet (Mims), juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Santa Fe School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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