Serving 351 students in grades 6-12, Robert F. Kennedy Charter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower 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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 351 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 17% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Robert F. Kennedy Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Robert F. Kennedy Charter's student population of 351 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
351 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Robert F. Kennedy Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Robert F. Kennedy Charter is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#800 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
93%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)17%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert F. Kennedy Charter's ranking?
Robert F. Kennedy Charter is ranked #800 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Robert F. Kennedy Charter often compared to?
Robert F. Kennedy Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Robert F. Kennedy Charter?
The graduation rate of Robert F. Kennedy Charter is 17%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Robert F. Kennedy Charter?
351 students attend Robert F. Kennedy Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Robert F. Kennedy Charter students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robert F. Kennedy Charter?
Robert F. Kennedy Charter has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Robert F. Kennedy Charter offer ?
Robert F. Kennedy Charter offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Robert F. Kennedy Charter part of?
Robert F. Kennedy Charter is part of Albuquerque School District.
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