Taos Academy vs. Anansi Charter School
Should you attend Taos Academy or Anansi Charter School? 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
Taos Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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
Overview
Serving 247 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 16:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 197 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 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
5-12
K-8
Total Students
247 students
197 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#177 out of 810 schools in NM
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#13 out of 810 schools in NM
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
75-79%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
80-89%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
n/a
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
20
Grade 1 Students
-
22
Grade 2 Students
-
22
Grade 3 Students
-
23
Grade 4 Students
-
22
Grade 5 Students
14
22
Grade 6 Students
16
21
Grade 7 Students
28
22
Grade 8 Students
33
23
Grade 9 Students
42
-
Grade 10 Students
32
-
Grade 11 Students
48
-
Grade 12 Students
34
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
4%
3%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
64%
38%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
30%
52%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.50
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
