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Desert Pride Academy

100 Shrode Rd
Anthony, NM 88021
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Bottom 50%
Serving 240 students in grades 7-12, Desert Pride 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 240 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : Bottom 50% in NM
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Desert Pride Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Desert Pride Academy's student population of 240 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
240 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Desert Pride Academy 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 Desert Pride Academy is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NM)
#809 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Desert Pride 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 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Desert Pride 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 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Desert Pride Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
100%
63%
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Black
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2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Desert Pride Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
White
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20%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.00
This chart displays the diversity score of Desert Pride Academy and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Desert Pride Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Pride Academy's ranking?
Desert Pride Academy is ranked #809 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Desert Pride Academy?
240 students attend Desert Pride Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Desert Pride Academy students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Pride Academy?
Desert Pride Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Desert Pride Academy offer ?
Desert Pride Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Desert Pride Academy part of?
Desert Pride Academy is part of Gadsden School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 240 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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