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Mccurdy Charter School

School · Mccurdy Charter School · Espanola, NM

A charter school in Espanola, NM where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

PO BOX 2250, Espanola, NM 87532

  • Math 10% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 23% proficient (2022)
  • 74.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-1.32 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency23% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-15.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
College Readiness5.4Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate74.5%
AP Participation5.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.8:1
District spending per student$12,678
Chronic Absenteeism24.4%

Students at Mccurdy Charter School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.

Math Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency23%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2012–2022), then recovered 9 points since 2017, reaching 17% in 2022.

Show all 9 years
2012
Math
21%
ELA
39%
2013
Math
23%
ELA
36%
2014
Math
5%
ELA
11%
2015
Math
9%
ELA
20%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
18%
2017
Math
8%
2018
Math
6%
ELA
15%
2019
Math
6%
ELA
15%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
23%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)

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

64.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Mccurdy Charter School 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average338/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$57,077

Median home value

$225,000

Median rent

$887/mo

College educated

23.2%

Homeownership

71.4%

Poverty rate

16.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87532; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·21 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses1of 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

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Valley Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition5.5K–122.2 mi39Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Mccurdy Charter School

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$12,678NCES 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.

Mccurdy Charter School is listed in MCCURDY CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mccurdy Charter School

Mccurdy Charter School is a public school in Espanola, NM, part of Mccurdy Charter School, serving approximately 553 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #582 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mccurdy Charter School

What grades does Mccurdy Charter School serve?

Mccurdy Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Mccurdy Charter School?

Mccurdy Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 553 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mccurdy Charter School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mccurdy Charter School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mccurdy Charter School rank in NM?

Mccurdy Charter School ranks #582 of 864 schools in NM.

What is Mccurdy Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mccurdy Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Mccurdy Charter School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mccurdy Charter School has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).

Is Mccurdy Charter School a charter school?

Yes, Mccurdy Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Mccurdy Charter School a Title I school?

No, Mccurdy Charter School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mccurdy Charter School?

64.7% of students at Mccurdy Charter School 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
553
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Santa Fe County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.4%
4-Year Graduation
74.5%
Area population (ZIP 87532)
19,522
Area average commute
29.5 min
Area median age
39.4
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 87532; 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, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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