Serving 109 students in grades 6-12, New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts ranks in the top 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 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 109 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Top 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts's student population of 109 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
109 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts ranks within the top 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts is 0.70, which is more 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
#321 out of 796 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
8%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
47%
63%
Black
7%
2%
White
24%
19%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)70-79%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts's ranking?
New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts is ranked #321 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts?
The graduation rate of New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts is 70-79%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts?
109 students attend New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts?
New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts offer ?
New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts part of?
New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts is part of New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts School District.
In what neighborhood is New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts located?
New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts is located in the Highland Business neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM. There are 4 other public schools located in Highland Business.
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