Serving 314 students in grades 5-8, Solare Collegiate Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 314 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Solare Collegiate Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Solare Collegiate Charter School's student population of 314 students has grown by 62% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 163% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
314 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Solare Collegiate Charter School 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 Solare Collegiate Charter School is 0.24, 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
#453 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
87%
63%
Black
4%
2%
White
5%
19%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Solare Collegiate Charter School's ranking?
Solare Collegiate Charter School is ranked #453 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?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Solare Collegiate Charter School?
314 students attend Solare Collegiate Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Solare Collegiate Charter School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Solare Collegiate Charter School?
Solare Collegiate Charter School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Solare Collegiate Charter School offer ?
Solare Collegiate Charter School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Solare Collegiate Charter School part of?
Solare Collegiate Charter School is part of Solare Collegiate Charter School District.
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