Topper Freshman Academy

3800 Canyon Drive
Los Alamos, NM 87544
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 304 students in grades 9, Topper Freshman Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9
  • Enrollment: 304 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : 87% (Top 20% in NM)
  • : 46%
  • : 62%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Topper Freshman Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

School Overview

Topper Freshman Academy's student population of 304 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 400% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students
304 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Topper Freshman Academy is 0.60, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NM)
(18-19)
46%
21%
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(18-19)
62%
33%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
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American Indian
3%
12%
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Asian
5%
1%
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Hispanic
38%
62%
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Black
1%
2%
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White
51%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
2%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.60
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87%
66%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
74%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
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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?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Topper Freshman Academy?
The graduation rate of Topper Freshman Academy is 87%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Topper Freshman Academy?
304 students attend Topper Freshman Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Topper Freshman Academy students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Topper Freshman Academy?
Topper Freshman Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Topper Freshman Academy offer ?
Topper Freshman Academy offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is Topper Freshman Academy part of?
Topper Freshman Academy is part of Los Alamos Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9
  • Enrollment: 304 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : 87% (Top 20%)
  • : 46%
  • : 62%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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