Serving 314 students in grades 6-12, Robert F. Kennedy Charter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower 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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 314 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 20-24% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Robert F. Kennedy Charter's student population of 314 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
314 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Rankings
Robert F. Kennedy Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Robert F. Kennedy Charter is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#788 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Hispanic
93%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Black
2%
2%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 24-year historical data
White
3%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Graduation Rate
20-24%
76.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)98.1%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert F. Kennedy Charter's ranking?
Robert F. Kennedy Charter is ranked #788 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Robert F. Kennedy Charter often compared to?
Robert F. Kennedy Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Robert F. Kennedy Charter?
The graduation rate of Robert F. Kennedy Charter is 20-24%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 76.5%.
How many students attend Robert F. Kennedy Charter?
314 students attend Robert F. Kennedy Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Robert F. Kennedy Charter students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Robert F. Kennedy Charter?
Robert F. Kennedy Charter has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Robert F. Kennedy Charter offer ?
Robert F. Kennedy Charter offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Robert F. Kennedy Charter part of?
Robert F. Kennedy Charter is part of Albuquerque School District.
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