Serving 179 students in grades 6-12, New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 179 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Top 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts's student population of 179 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
179 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts 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 New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts is 0.65, which is more 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
#210 out of 810 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
7%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
45%
62%
Black
9%
2%
White
37%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)70-79%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts's ranking?
New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts is ranked #210 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts?
The graduation rate of New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts is 70-79%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts?
179 students attend New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts?
New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts offer ?
New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts part of?
New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts is part of New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts located?
New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts is located in the Highland Business neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM. There are 4 other public schools located in Highland Business.
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