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#92 of 100 private schools in NM

Junction Christian Academy

Elementary School · Hobbs, NM

A private elementary school in Hobbs, NM serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

Private

9924 N CATCHINGS, Hobbs, NM 88242

  • 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NM.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C-2.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C-2.0 / 10
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School Day Length7.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,080
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B5.5 / 10
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Diversity Index42%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A8.6 / 10
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Enrollment123
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in NM

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Junction Christian 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 2Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,547/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hobbs), 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

$88,654

Median home value

$218,700

Median rent

$1,290/mo

College educated

15.1%

Homeownership

85.1%

Poverty rate

11.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88242; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White73.2%
Hispanic22.0%
Black2.4%
Pacific Islander1.6%
Asian0.8%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Junction Christian Academy is listed in Hobbs, NM; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Junction Christian Academy

Junction Christian Academy is a private elementary school in Hobbs, NM, serving approximately 123 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #92 of 100 private schools in NM.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Junction Christian Academy

What grades does Junction Christian Academy serve?

Junction Christian Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Junction Christian Academy?

Junction Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 123 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Junction Christian Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Junction Christian Academy is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Junction Christian Academy rank in NM?

Junction Christian Academy ranks #92 of 100 private schools in NM.

What is Junction Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Junction Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Junction Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, Junction Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Junction Christian Academy a religious school?

Junction Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
123
Gender Split
52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
7.5 hours
Days Per Year
144 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Lea County
Area population (ZIP 88242)
7,684
Area average commute
20.2 min
Area median age
33.8
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 88242; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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