Serving 49 students in grades Kindergarten-5, William W & Josephine Dorn Charter Community School 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 49 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William W & Josephine Dorn Charter Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
William W & Josephine Dorn Charter Community School's student population of 49 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
49 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
William W & Josephine Dorn Charter Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William W & Josephine Dorn Charter Community School is 0.69, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#559 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
12%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
47%
62%
Black
21%
2%
White
20%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William W & Josephine Dorn Charter Community School's ranking?
William W & Josephine Dorn Charter Community School is ranked #559 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend William W & Josephine Dorn Charter Community School?
49 students attend William W & Josephine Dorn Charter Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of William W & Josephine Dorn Charter Community School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, and 12% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William W & Josephine Dorn Charter Community School?
William W & Josephine Dorn Charter Community School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does William W & Josephine Dorn Charter Community School offer ?
William W & Josephine Dorn Charter Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is William W & Josephine Dorn Charter Community School part of?
William W & Josephine Dorn Charter Community School is part of Albuquerque School District.
In what neighborhood is William W & Josephine Dorn Charter Community School located?
William W & Josephine Dorn Charter Community School is located in the South Broadway neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM. There are 1 other public schools located in South Broadway.
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