Ralph J Bunche Academy (Closed 2023)

Ralph J Bunche Academy serves 89 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
89 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NM)
(10-11)
30-39%
42%
(10-11)
20-29%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
70%
62%
Black
22%
2%
White
7%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.46
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NM state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NM state average).
How many students attend Ralph J Bunche Academy?
89 students attend Ralph J Bunche Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Ralph J Bunche Academy students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ralph J Bunche Academy?
Ralph J Bunche Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ralph J Bunche Academy offer ?
Ralph J Bunche Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Ralph J Bunche Academy part of?
Ralph J Bunche Academy is part of Albuquerque School District.

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