Serving 747 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ecademy K-8 ranks in the top 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 19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 747 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ecademy K-8's student population of 747 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 39% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
747 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ecademy K-8 ranks within the top 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ecademy K-8 is 0.53, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#388 out of 810 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
10%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
67%
62%
Black
4%
2%
White
12%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ecademy K-8's ranking?
Ecademy K-8 is ranked #388 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Ecademy K-8?
747 students attend Ecademy K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Ecademy K-8 students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ecademy K-8?
Ecademy K-8 has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ecademy K-8 offer ?
Ecademy K-8 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Ecademy K-8 part of?
Ecademy K-8 is part of Albuquerque School District.
In what neighborhood is Ecademy K-8 located?
Ecademy K-8 is located in the Quigley Park neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM. There are 3 other public schools located in Quigley Park.
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