Cottonwood Classical Prep vs. Explore Academy
Should you attend Cottonwood Classical Prep 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
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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 807 students in grades 6-12, Cottonwood Classical Prep 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 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority 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
6-12
K-12
Total Students
807 students
1,354 students
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
104 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
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#67 out of 810 schools in NM
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
56%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
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54%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
67
Grade 1 Students
-
67
Grade 2 Students
-
73
Grade 3 Students
-
71
Grade 4 Students
-
72
Grade 5 Students
-
73
Grade 6 Students
148
188
Grade 7 Students
147
191
Grade 8 Students
131
193
Grade 9 Students
111
134
Grade 10 Students
104
114
Grade 11 Students
96
62
Grade 12 Students
70
49
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
2%
% Asian
4%
2%
% Hispanic
52%
45%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
37%
44%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
4%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.59
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
