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#5 of 864 schools in NM

Top 1% in state

Mandela International Magnet (mims)

High School · Santa Fe · Santa Fe, NM

A Santa Fe high school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1604 AGUA FRIA, Santa Fe, NM 87505

  • Math 47% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 77% proficient (2022)
  • 98.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress10.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+5.04 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2022
TrendImproving
Academics9.6Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+17.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile95th
College Readiness10.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate98%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12:1
District spending per student$14,817

Students at Mandela International Magnet (mims) score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.

Math Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency77%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 5 points since 2019, reaching 62% in 2022, across a 9-year record (2014–2022).

Show all 9 years
2014
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
42%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
77%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 17 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

24.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Mandela International Magnet (mims) 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 39Car-Dependent
  • Bike 66Bikeable
  • City Safety: High6,029/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Fe), 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

$75,912

Median home value

$484,100

Median rent

$1,348/mo

College educated

54.3%

Homeownership

59%

Poverty rate

10.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87505; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB ProgramsIB Programme
State avg: 2.5 AP courses·277 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Santa Fe Indian SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated7–120.4 mi680Compare →
Aspen Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.3PK–120.8 mi304Compare →
Nm School for the DeafEnrollment path unverified6.8PK–120.8 mi144Compare →
Nm School for the ArtsCharter · enrollment unverified6.69–121.5 mi342Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Santa Fe

Schools in district
30
Rank in district
#1 of 29
District spending per student
$14,817NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mandela International Magnet (mims) is listed in SANTA FE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mandela International Magnet (mims)

Mandela International Magnet (mims) is a public high school in Santa Fe, NM, part of Santa Fe, serving approximately 301 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 out of 10 and ranks #5 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).

What's said publicly about Mandela International Magnet (mims)

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Mandela International Magnet School (MIMS) is the only equal-access public International Baccalaureate (IB) school in Santa Fe 1. The school serves students in grades 7 through 12, offering the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for grades 7-10 and the Diploma Programme (DP) for grades 11-12 1. Principal Randy Grillo leads the school, which embraces the IB mission to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people through intercultural understanding and respect 1. The Class of 2026 was recognized for earning the FAFSA Challenge Award 1.
Sources (1)
  1. mims.sfps.info
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mandela International Magnet (mims)

What grades does Mandela International Magnet (mims) serve?

Mandela International Magnet (mims) serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Mandela International Magnet (mims)?

Mandela International Magnet (mims) has an enrollment of approximately 301 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mandela International Magnet (mims)?

The student-teacher ratio at Mandela International Magnet (mims) is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mandela International Magnet (mims) rank in NM?

Mandela International Magnet (mims) ranks #5 of 864 schools in NM.

What is Mandela International Magnet (mims)'s MySchoolScout rating?

Mandela International Magnet (mims) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 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 Mandela International Magnet (mims)?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mandela International Magnet (mims) has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).

Is Mandela International Magnet (mims) a charter school?

No, Mandela International Magnet (mims) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mandela International Magnet (mims) a Title I school?

No, Mandela International Magnet (mims) is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mandela International Magnet (mims)?

24.9% of students at Mandela International Magnet (mims) 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
301
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Santa Fe County
4-Year Graduation
98.0%
Area population (ZIP 87505)
32,189
Area average commute
17.9 min
Area median age
53.3
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 87505; 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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