21st Century Public Academy

4300 Cutler Ave. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 378 students in grades 1-8, 21st Century Public Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 378 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 30% in NM
  • : 35% (Top 30%)
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

21st Century Public Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

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Attribute

School Overview

21st Century Public Academy's student population of 378 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Total Students
378 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

21st Century Public Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of 21st Century Public Academy is 0.34, 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)
#171 out of 810 schools
(Top 30%)
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35%
24%
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49%
34%
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45-49%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
3%
12%
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Asian
2%
1%
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Hispanic
7%
63%
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Black
7%
2%
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White
81%
20%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.34
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
74%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is 21st Century Public Academy's ranking?
21st Century Public Academy is ranked #171 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are 21st Century Public Academy often compared to?
21st Century Public Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Cottonwood Classical Prep, Explore Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend 21st Century Public Academy?
378 students attend 21st Century Public Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of 21st Century Public Academy students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of 21st Century Public Academy?
21st Century Public Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does 21st Century Public Academy offer ?
21st Century Public Academy offers enrollment in grades 1-8
What school district is 21st Century Public Academy part of?
21st Century Public Academy is part of 21st Century Public Academy School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 378 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 35% (Top 30%)
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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