Top Rankings
New Mexico Connections Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,487 students in New Mexico Connections Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public School in New Mexico Connections Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
1 School
920 Schools
# Students
1,487 Students
310,878 Students
# Teachers
69 Teachers
22,985 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
New Mexico Connections Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 140 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 57% has increased from 41% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#72 out of 141 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)43%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.56
% American Indian
4%
11%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
56%
63%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
26%
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $7,377 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,100. The school district revenue/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,431 is less than the state median of $14,450. The school district spending/student has grown by 47% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$7,377
$15,100
Spending / Student
$12,431
$14,450
Best New Mexico Connections Academy School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Mexico Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
130 Siringo Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 428-2130
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 428-2130
Gr: 4-12 | 1,487 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Mexico Connections Academy School District?
New Mexico Connections Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 1,487 students.
What is the rank of New Mexico Connections Academy School District?
New Mexico Connections Academy School District is ranked #82 out of 140 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Mexico Connections Academy School District?
56% of New Mexico Connections Academy School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Mexico Connections Academy School District?
New Mexico Connections Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What is New Mexico Connections Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,431 is less than the state median of $14,450. The school district spending/student has grown by 47% over four school years.
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