21st Century Public Academy vs. Explore Academy
Should you attend 21st Century Public Academy or Explore Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
21st Century Public Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Explore Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
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).
Serving 1,354 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Explore Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
1-8
K-12
Total Students
378 students
1,354 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
104 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#171 out of 810 schools in NM
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#67 out of 810 schools in NM
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
56%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
54%
Graduation Rate
n/a
70-74%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
67
Grade 1 Students
17
67
Grade 2 Students
15
73
Grade 3 Students
22
71
Grade 4 Students
34
72
Grade 5 Students
42
73
Grade 6 Students
85
188
Grade 7 Students
80
191
Grade 8 Students
83
193
Grade 9 Students
-
134
Grade 10 Students
-
114
Grade 11 Students
-
62
Grade 12 Students
-
49
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
2%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
45%
% Black
7%
3%
% White
81%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.34
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
