Serving 117 students in grades 6, Sixth Grade Academy 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6
- Enrollment: 117 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Top 1% in NM)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sixth Grade Academy's student population of 117 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
117 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sixth Grade Academy is 0.29, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
14%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
83%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Sixth Grade Academy?
117 students attend Sixth Grade Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Sixth Grade Academy students are Hispanic, 14% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sixth Grade Academy?
Sixth Grade Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sixth Grade Academy offer ?
Sixth Grade Academy offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Sixth Grade Academy part of?
Sixth Grade Academy is part of Pojoaque Valley School District.
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