Serving 759 students in grades 6-12, Cottonwood Classical Prep ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 759 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 20% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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Cottonwood Classical Prep ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
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Cottonwood Classical Prep's student population of 759 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
759 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
Cottonwood Classical Prep ranks within the top 5% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cottonwood Classical Prep is 0.59, 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
#24 out of 810 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
52%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
37%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)88%
66%
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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Cottonwood Classical Prep is ranked #24 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Cottonwood Classical Prep often compared to?
Cottonwood Classical Prepis often viewed alongside schools like Explore Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cottonwood Classical Prep?
The graduation rate of Cottonwood Classical Prep is 88%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Cottonwood Classical Prep?
759 students attend Cottonwood Classical Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Cottonwood Classical Prep students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cottonwood Classical Prep?
Cottonwood Classical Prep has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cottonwood Classical Prep offer ?
Cottonwood Classical Prep offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Cottonwood Classical Prep part of?
Cottonwood Classical Prep is part of Albuquerque School District.
In what neighborhood is Cottonwood Classical Prep located?
Cottonwood Classical Prep is located in the Alamedan Valley neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM. There are 5 other public schools located in Alamedan Valley.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>5 4/5/2014third year at school. third child to attend next year. Excellence and academic rigor is priorityReview Cottonwood Classical Prep. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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third year at school. third child to attend next year. Excellence and academic rigor is priority
Review Cottonwood Classical Prep. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
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