Serving 220 students in grades 9-12, Mark Armijo 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (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 97% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 220 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 34% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mark Armijo Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mark Armijo Academy's student population of 220 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
220 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Mark Armijo Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mark Armijo Academy is 0.10, 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
#557 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
95%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)34%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
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 Mark Armijo Academy's ranking?
Mark Armijo Academy is ranked #557 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mark Armijo Academy?
The graduation rate of Mark Armijo Academy is 34%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Mark Armijo Academy?
220 students attend Mark Armijo Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Mark Armijo Academy students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mark Armijo Academy?
Mark Armijo Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mark Armijo Academy offer ?
Mark Armijo Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mark Armijo Academy part of?
Mark Armijo Academy is part of Albuquerque School District.
In what neighborhood is Mark Armijo Academy located?
Mark Armijo Academy is located in the Alamosa neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM. There are 1 other public schools located in Alamosa.
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