Topper Freshman Academy

3800 Canyon Drive
Los Alamos, NM 87544

Topper Freshman Academy serves 276 students in grades 9.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9
Enrollment: 276 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
Minority Enrollment: 38%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 5% in NM)
Math Proficiency
: 46%
Reading Proficiency
: 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 276 students has declined by 10% over five school years.

The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9

Total Students

276 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Topper Freshman Academy by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Topper Freshman Academy is 0.55, which is less 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)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

46%

21%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Topper Freshman Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

62%

33%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Topper Freshman Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

28:1

14:1

American Indian

12%

Asian

Hispanic

26%

62%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Topper Freshman Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

62%

21%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Topper Freshman Academy and the percentage of White public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.55

0.57

This chart display the diversity score of Topper Freshman Academy and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

90-94%

77%

Eligible for Free Lunch

73%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Topper Freshman Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Los Alamos Public Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Topper Freshman Academy's ranking?

Topper Freshman Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%).

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 90-94%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 77%.

How many students attend Topper Freshman Academy?

276 students attend Topper Freshman Academy.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

62% of Topper Freshman Academy students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Topper Freshman Academy?

Topper Freshman Academy has a student ration of 28:1, 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 (2023)

Grades: 9
Enrollment: 276 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
Minority Enrollment: 38%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
: 46%
Reading Proficiency
: 62%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education