Anansi Charter School vs. Taos Academy
Should you attend Anansi Charter School or Taos 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
Anansi Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Taos Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 195 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Anansi Charter School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 274 students in grades 5-12, Taos Academy 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 25-29% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-8
5-12
Total Students
195 students
274 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#13 out of 810 schools in NM
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#177 out of 810 schools in NM
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
50-54%
Graduation Rate
n/a
≥80%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
20
-
Grade 1 Students
22
-
Grade 2 Students
23
-
Grade 3 Students
22
-
Grade 4 Students
20
-
Grade 5 Students
21
11
Grade 6 Students
22
28
Grade 7 Students
23
23
Grade 8 Students
22
47
Grade 9 Students
-
31
Grade 10 Students
-
54
Grade 11 Students
-
37
Grade 12 Students
-
43
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
3%
% Asian
4%
1%
% Hispanic
37%
64%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
55%
30%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.56
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%
