Serving 127 students in grades 6-12, The Great 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
The Great 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 The Great Academy is 0.45, 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.
The Great Academy is ranked #518 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Great Academy?
The graduation rate of The Great Academy is 20-29%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend The Great Academy?
127 students attend The Great Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of The Great Academy students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Great Academy?
The Great Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Great Academy offer ?
The Great Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is The Great Academy part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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