Excellent
#51 of 864 schools in NM
Top 6% in state
Explore Academy
School · Explore Academy · Albuquerque, NM
A charter school in Albuquerque, NM where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5100 MASTHEAD ST NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 56% proficient (2022)
- 72.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Explore Academy score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 27 points across the 9-year record (2014–2022) and has held near 52% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
Based on 12 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Explore 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 40Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
- 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
$56,295
Median home value
$298,300
Median rent
$1,112/mo
College educated
42.2%
Homeownership
51.6%
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87109; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corrales InternationalCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 255 | Compare → |
| Hope Christian School-elementaryPrivate · tuition | 2.9private | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,211 | Compare → |
| Aces Technical Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | K–9 | 2.2 mi | 161 | Compare → |
| Evangel Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 83 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Explore Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,548NCES 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.
Explore Academy is listed in EXPLORE ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Explore Academy
Explore Academy is a public school in Albuquerque, NM, part of Explore Academy, serving approximately 1,354 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #51 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Explore Academy
What grades does Explore Academy serve?
Explore Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Explore Academy?
Explore Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,354 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Explore Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Explore Academy is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Explore Academy rank in NM?
Explore Academy ranks #51 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Explore Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Explore Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Explore Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Explore Academy has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Explore Academy a charter school?
Yes, Explore Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Explore Academy a Title I school?
No, Explore Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Explore Academy?
22.0% of students at Explore 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,354
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 103
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bernalillo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.0%
- Phone
- (505) 305-5300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 72.0%
- Area population (ZIP 87109)
- 39,323
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
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 87109; 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, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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