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#605 of 864 schools in NM
New Mexico Connections Academy
School · New Mexico Connections Academy · Santa Fe, NM
A charter school in Santa Fe, NM where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
130 SIRINGO ROAD, Santa Fe, NM 87505
- Math 23% proficient (2022)
- Reading 38% proficient (2022)
- 43.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at New Mexico Connections Academy score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2013–2022), then recovered 22 points since 2017, reaching 31% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
Based on 15 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where New Mexico Connections 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 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 62Bikeable
- 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
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nm School for the DeafEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 144 | Compare → |
| Santa Fe Waldorf SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 198 | Compare → |
| Aspen Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 304 | Compare → |
| Desert Sage AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 3.8 mi | 281 | 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.
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.
New Mexico Connections Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $9,919NCES 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 Connections Academy is listed in NEW MEXICO CONNECTIONS ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Mexico Connections Academy
New Mexico Connections Academy is a public school in Santa Fe, NM, part of New Mexico Connections Academy, serving approximately 1,410 students in grades 4th-12th with a 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #605 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Mexico Connections Academy
What grades does New Mexico Connections Academy serve?
New Mexico Connections Academy serves students in grades 4th through 12th.
How many students attend New Mexico Connections Academy?
New Mexico Connections Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,410 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Mexico Connections Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at New Mexico Connections Academy is 21.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Mexico Connections Academy rank in NM?
New Mexico Connections Academy ranks #605 of 864 schools in NM.
What is New Mexico Connections Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
New Mexico Connections Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Connections Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Mexico Connections Academy has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is New Mexico Connections Academy a charter school?
Yes, New Mexico Connections Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is New Mexico Connections Academy a Title I school?
No, New Mexico Connections Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Mexico Connections Academy?
41.2% of students at New Mexico Connections 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
- 4th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,410
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Santa Fe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.2%
- Phone
- (505) 984-1133
- 4-Year Graduation
- 43.0%
- Area population (ZIP 87505)
- 32,189
- Area average commute
- 17.9 min
- Area median age
- 53.3
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 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, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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