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#270 of 864 schools in NM
Top 31% in state
Alma D'arte Charter
High School · Alma D'arte Charter · Las Cruces, NM
A charter high school in Las Cruces, NM where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
402 W COURT AVE, Las Cruces, NM 88005
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 54.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Alma D'arte Charter score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 30% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Alma D'arte Charter 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 74Very Walkable
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,602/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Las Cruces), 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
$51,770
Median home value
$207,100
Median rent
$899/mo
College educated
31%
Homeownership
61.1%
Poverty rate
20.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88005; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New America School - Las CrucesCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 178 | Compare → |
| Desert Springs Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | K–11 | 1.1 mi | 80 | Compare → |
| Mayfield HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,401 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Alma D'arte Charter
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,339NCES 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.
Alma D'arte Charter is listed in ALMA D'ARTE CHARTER; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alma D'arte Charter
Alma D'arte Charter is a public high school in Las Cruces, NM, part of Alma D'arte Charter, serving approximately 137 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #270 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alma D'arte Charter
What grades does Alma D'arte Charter serve?
Alma D'arte Charter serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Alma D'arte Charter?
Alma D'arte Charter has an enrollment of approximately 137 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alma D'arte Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Alma D'arte Charter is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alma D'arte Charter rank in NM?
Alma D'arte Charter ranks #270 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Alma D'arte Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Alma D'arte Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Alma D'arte Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alma D'arte Charter has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Alma D'arte Charter a charter school?
Yes, Alma D'arte Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Alma D'arte Charter a Title I school?
No, Alma D'arte Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alma D'arte Charter?
100.0% of students at Alma D'arte Charter 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 137
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Doña Ana County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.4%
- Phone
- (575) 541-0145
- 4-Year Graduation
- 54.5%
- Area population (ZIP 88005)
- 27,017
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
Official sources & links
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 88005; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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