Serving 47 students in grades 7-12, Twin Buttes Cyber Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 47 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Twin Buttes Cyber Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Twin Buttes Cyber Academy's student population of 47 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
47 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Twin Buttes Cyber Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Twin Buttes Cyber Academy is 0.04, 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
#71 out of 810 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
98%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
n/a
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)65-69%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Twin Buttes Cyber Academy's ranking?
Twin Buttes Cyber Academy is ranked #71 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Twin Buttes Cyber Academy?
The graduation rate of Twin Buttes Cyber Academy is 65-69%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Twin Buttes Cyber Academy?
47 students attend Twin Buttes Cyber Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Twin Buttes Cyber Academy students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Twin Buttes Cyber Academy?
Twin Buttes Cyber Academy has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Twin Buttes Cyber Academy offer ?
Twin Buttes Cyber Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Twin Buttes Cyber Academy part of?
Twin Buttes Cyber Academy is part of Zuni School District.
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