Excellent
#29 of 864 schools in NM
Top 3% in state
21st Century Public Academy
Elementary School · 21st Century Public Academy · Albuquerque, NM
A charter elementary school in Albuquerque, NM where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4300 CUTLER AVE. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 49% proficient (2022)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at 21st Century Public Academy score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 42% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where 21st Century Public Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 73Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,820/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Albuquerque), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,593
Median home value
$251,400
Median rent
$1,096/mo
College educated
38.2%
Homeownership
60.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87110; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acton AlbuquerquePrivate · tuition | 3.8private | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| Montezuma ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 332 | Compare → |
| EcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 1,035 | Compare → |
| Ecademy K-8Enrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 632 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
21st Century Public Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,779NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
21st Century Public Academy is listed in 21ST CENTURY PUBLIC ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About 21st Century Public Academy
21st Century Public Academy is a public elementary school in Albuquerque, NM, part of 21st Century Public Academy, serving approximately 378 students in grades 1st-8th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #29 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about 21st Century Public Academy
What grades does 21st Century Public Academy serve?
21st Century Public Academy serves students in grades 1st through 8th.
How many students attend 21st Century Public Academy?
21st Century Public Academy has an enrollment of approximately 378 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at 21st Century Public Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at 21st Century Public Academy is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does 21st Century Public Academy rank in NM?
21st Century Public Academy ranks #29 of 864 schools in NM.
What is 21st Century Public Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
21st Century Public Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at 21st Century Public Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, 21st Century Public Academy has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is 21st Century Public Academy a charter school?
Yes, 21st Century Public Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is 21st Century Public Academy a Title I school?
No, 21st Century Public Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for 21st Century Public Academy?
50.8% of students at 21st Century Public Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 378
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bernalillo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.1%
- Phone
- (505) 254-0280
- Area population (ZIP 87110)
- 40,142
- Area average commute
- 18 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 87110; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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