Explore Academy vs. Cottonwood Classical Prep
Should you attend Explore Academy or Cottonwood Classical Prep? 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
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
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Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
K-12
6-12
Total Students
1,354 students
807 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
45% | 55%
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
57 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#67 out of 810 schools in NM
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
n/a
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
65%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
n/a
Graduation Rate
70-74%
≥95%
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
188
148
Grade 7 Students
191
147
Grade 8 Students
193
131
Grade 9 Students
134
111
Grade 10 Students
114
104
Grade 11 Students
62
96
Grade 12 Students
49
70
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
2%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
45%
52%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
44%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.61
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
