Excellent
#48 of 864 schools in NM
Top 5% in state
New Mexico Academy for the Media Arts
High School · New Mexico Academy for the Media Arts · Albuquerque, NM
A charter high school in Albuquerque, NM serving grades 6th – 12th.
4401 CENTRAL AVE NE BLDG 2, Albuquerque, NM 87108
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 74.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at New Mexico Academy for the Media Arts score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 13 points since 2019, reaching 40% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where New Mexico Academy for the Media Arts 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 82Very Walkable
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 92Biker’s Paradise
- 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
$39,578
Median home value
$227,600
Median rent
$828/mo
College educated
33.3%
Homeownership
37.8%
Poverty rate
29.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87108; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Autism CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Highland HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 1,169 | Compare → |
| Cesar Chavez Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.2 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 183 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
New Mexico Academy for the Media Arts
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,531NCES 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.
New Mexico Academy for the Media Arts is listed in NEW MEXICO ACADEMY FOR THE MEDIA ARTS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Mexico Academy for the Media Arts
New Mexico Academy for the Media Arts is a public high school in Albuquerque, NM, part of New Mexico Academy for the Media Arts, serving approximately 150 students in grades 6th-12th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #48 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Mexico Academy for the Media Arts
What grades does New Mexico Academy for the Media Arts serve?
New Mexico Academy for the Media Arts serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend New Mexico Academy for the Media Arts?
New Mexico Academy for the Media Arts has an enrollment of approximately 150 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Mexico Academy for the Media Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at New Mexico Academy for the Media Arts is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Mexico Academy for the Media Arts rank in NM?
New Mexico Academy for the Media Arts ranks #48 of 864 schools in NM.
What is New Mexico Academy for the Media Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
New Mexico Academy for the Media Arts 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 New Mexico Academy for the Media Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Mexico Academy for the Media Arts has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is New Mexico Academy for the Media Arts a charter school?
Yes, New Mexico Academy for the Media Arts is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is New Mexico Academy for the Media Arts a Title I school?
No, New Mexico Academy for the Media Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Mexico Academy for the Media Arts?
33.3% of students at New Mexico Academy for the Media Arts 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 150
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bernalillo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.3%
- Phone
- (505) 243-1957
- 4-Year Graduation
- 74.5%
- Area population (ZIP 87108)
- 35,985
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 87108; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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