4550 Sundt Rd Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Rating
10/
10
Top 10%
The Ask Academy serves 567 students in grades 6-12.
The Ask Academy placed in the top 10% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 25%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 58%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 567 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 80-89% (Top 30% in NM)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 50-59% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 70-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

The Ask Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

School Overview

The Ask Academy's student population of 567 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
567 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

The Ask Academy is ranked within the top 10% of all 217 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of The Ask Academy is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NM)
Overall Testing Rank
#17 out of 217 schools
(Top 10%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
25%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
58%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
12%
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Asian
2%
1%
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Hispanic
43%
62%
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Black
2%
2%
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White
47%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
2%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.60
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Graduation Rate
80-89%
77%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
73%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
3%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Ask Academy's ranking?
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% NM state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NM state average).

What is the graduation rate of The Ask Academy?

The graduation rate of The Ask Academy is 80-89%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 77%.

How many students attend The Ask Academy?

567 students attend The Ask Academy.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

47% of The Ask Academy students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of The Ask Academy?

The Ask Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.

What grades does The Ask Academy offer ?

The Ask Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12

What school district is The Ask Academy part of?

The Ask Academy is part of The Ask Academy School District.

School Reviews

2   2/14/2022
It's a decent school for a robotic or biomedical education but a lot of the teachers and staff are under prepaid, they are constantly changing their calendar. It makes attending school very confusing.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - anonymous

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 567 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 80-89% (Top 30%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 50-59% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 70-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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