Serving 262 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 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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 0.02, 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.
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?
262 students attend Desert Pride Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Desert Pride Academy students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Pride Academy?
Desert Pride Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
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?
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