Serving 79 students in grades 6, Sixth Grade Academy 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6
- Enrollment: 79 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Sixth Grade Academy encompasses the entire school district in Santa Fe, NM, covering approximately 308.1 square miles. Families within this area typically have a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 9.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 19.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sixth Grade Academy's student population of 79 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
79 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sixth Grade Academy is 0.44, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
24%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
71%
63%
Black
n/a
2%
White
4%
19%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)94.9%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Sixth Grade Academy?
79 students attend Sixth Grade Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Sixth Grade Academy students are Hispanic, 24% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sixth Grade Academy?
Sixth Grade Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sixth Grade Academy offer ?
Sixth Grade Academy offers enrollment in grades 6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sixth Grade Academy part of?
Sixth Grade Academy is part of Pojoaque School District.
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