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#819 of 864 schools in NM
Desert Pride Academy
High School · Gadsden · Anthony, NM
A Gadsden high school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
100 SHRODE RD, Anthony, NM 88021
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 3% proficient (2022)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Desert Pride Academy score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2009, to 3% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 3% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 4 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 Desert Pride 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average321/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Anthony), 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
$49,345
Median home value
$151,400
Median rent
$605/mo
College educated
16%
Homeownership
74.1%
Poverty rate
29.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88021; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Vista Early College High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 194 | Compare → |
| Anthony H SEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 4.0 mi | 247 | Compare → |
| Gadsden HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | 4.4 mi | 1,288 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Gadsden
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #26 of 26
- District spending per student
- $18,250NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Desert Pride Academy is listed in GADSDEN; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Desert Pride Academy
Desert Pride Academy is a public high school in Anthony, NM, part of Gadsden, serving approximately 240 students in grades 7th-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #819 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Desert Pride Academy
What grades does Desert Pride Academy serve?
Desert Pride Academy serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Desert Pride Academy?
Desert Pride Academy has an enrollment of approximately 240 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Pride Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert Pride Academy is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Desert Pride Academy rank in NM?
Desert Pride Academy ranks #819 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Desert Pride Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Desert Pride Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Desert Pride Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Desert Pride Academy has 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Desert Pride Academy a charter school?
No, Desert Pride Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Desert Pride Academy a Title I school?
No, Desert Pride Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Desert Pride Academy?
100.0% of students at Desert Pride 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 240
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Doña Ana County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 96.2%
- Phone
- (575) 882-0142
- Area population (ZIP 88021)
- 16,102
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
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 88021; 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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