Serving 86 students in grades 6-12, The Great 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 86 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 20-29% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Math Proficiency: 6-9%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Great Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The Great Academy's student population of 86 students has declined by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
86 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Great Academy is 0.57, which is more 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)
(18-19)6-9%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
American Indian
11%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
63%
62%
Black
9%
2%
White
15%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-29%
66%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Great Academy?
The graduation rate of The Great Academy is 20-29%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend The Great Academy?
86 students attend The Great Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of The Great Academy students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 11% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Great Academy?
The Great Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Great Academy offer ?
The Great Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is The Great Academy part of?
The Great Academy is part of The Great Academy School District.
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