Top Rankings
The Great Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 59 students in The Great Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public School in The Great Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
1 School
920 Schools
# Students
59 Students
310,878 Students
# Teachers
9 Teachers
22,985 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
The Great Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 140 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#101 out of 141 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤10%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)20-29%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.56
% American Indian
5%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
75%
63%
% Black
5%
2%
% White
8%
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,593 is higher than the state median of $15,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 151% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,136 is higher than the state median of $14,450. The school district spending/student has grown by 214% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$33,593
$15,100
Spending / Student
$35,136
$14,450
Best The Great Academy School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Great Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6001-a San Mateo Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 792-0306
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 792-0306
Gr: 6-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to The Great Academy School District?
The Great Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 59 students.
What is the rank of The Great Academy School District?
The Great Academy School District is ranked #104 out of 140 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in The Great Academy School District?
75% of The Great Academy School District students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of The Great Academy School District?
The Great Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What is The Great Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,136 is higher than the state median of $14,450. The school district spending/student has grown by 214% over four school years.
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