Serving 28 students in grades 6-8, Village 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
28 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤20%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)21-39%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
47%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
39%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
14%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NM state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NM state average).
How many students attend Village Academy?
28 students attend Village Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Village Academy students are American Indian, 39% of students are Hispanic, and 14% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Village Academy?
Village Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Village Academy offer ?
Village Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Village Academy part of?
Village Academy is part of Bernalillo Public Schools School District.
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