Mark Armijo Academy

Summary:

Mark Armijo Academy is a public charter high school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving around 200 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Albuquerque school district, which is ranked 89 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mark Armijo Academy has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-20% of high schools in New Mexico over the past decade, with a ranking of 176 out of 190 schools in the most recent year. The school's performance on standardized tests is significantly below the state and district averages, with only 16% of students proficient or better in science, compared to 36% statewide and 35% in Albuquerque. In English Language Arts, only 14% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to 34% statewide and 36% in Albuquerque. The school's graduation rates, ranging from 51.8% to 76.7% over the past few years, are also significantly lower than the state and district averages.

The challenges facing Mark Armijo Academy may be common to many charter schools in the Albuquerque area, as nearby charter schools like Albuquerque Talent Development Charter, South Valley Academy, and Robert F. Kennedy Charter also struggle with low academic performance and rankings. However, the nearby traditional public high school, West Mesa High, performs slightly better than Mark Armijo Academy, indicating that the charter school model may not be the sole factor contributing to the school's poor performance.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

6800 Gonzales Rd SW
Albuquerque, NM 87121

(505) 873-7758

District: Albuquerque

SchoolDigger Rank:
176^th of 190 New Mexico High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,058

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 200

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

96.0%

White:

2.0%

African American:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mark Armijo Academy ranks worse than 92.6% of high schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 24^th among 30 ranked high schools in the Albuquerque School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.03. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Mark Armijo Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (96%), White (2%), African American (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mark Armijo Academy is 13.5, which is the 11^th best among 30 high schools in the Albuquerque School District. (See more...)

Compare Mark Armijo Academy employs 14.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mark Armijo Academy is $11,058, which is the 8^th highest among 30 high schools in the Albuquerque School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mark Armijo Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Mark Armijo Academy 176^th of 190 New Mexico public high schools. (See Mark Armijo Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Albuquerque:

SchoolDigger ranks Albuquerque 89^th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mark Armijo Academy

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Rank History for all students at Mark Armijo Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2007	9.22	139^th	150	7.3%
2008	8.73	135^th	146	7.5%
2009	14.39	133^rd	151	11.9%
2010	6.86	146^th	154	5.2%
2011	11.08	141^st	157	10.2%
2012	10.14	147^th	163	9.8%
2013	12.66	153^rd	177	13.6%
2014	10.04	188^th	198	5.1%
2015	16.88	170^th	193	11.9%
2016	13.30	185^th	185	0.0%
2019	7.72	177^th	181	2.2%
2024	14.03	176^th	190	7.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mark Armijo Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	28.38	27^th	41	34.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mark Armijo Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	11.52	152^nd	161	5.6%
2024	15.38	138^th	154	10.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Mark Armijo Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	10.32	151^st	153	1.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Mark Armijo Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	11.16	156^th	159	1.9%
2024	11.61	150^th	159	5.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mark Armijo Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	8.97	137^th	139	1.4%
2024	14.07	131^st	142	7.7%

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Rank History for White students at Mark Armijo Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	10.46	148^th	155	4.5%

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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Mark Armijo Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	7	2	0	92	1	n/a	n/a	102
2003	7	2	0	92	1	n/a	n/a	102
2004	12	1	0	135	3	n/a	n/a	151
2005	10	4	0	133	1	n/a	n/a	148
2006	4	2	0	110	0	n/a	n/a	116
2007	1	0	0	110	0	n/a	n/a	111
2008	0	1	0	123	1	n/a	n/a	125
2009	0	1	0	133	0	n/a	n/a	134
2010	2	0	1	120	0	0	0	123
2011	0	0	0	133	0	0	0	133
2012	2	0	0	110	1	0	1	114
2013	1	0	0	108	0	0	0	109
2014	1	0	0	117	0	0	0	118
2015	7	1	0	114	0	0	0	122
2016	2	4	0	129	0	0	0	135
2017	1	4	0	131	2	0	0	138
2018	4	2	0	158	0	0	0	164
2019	4	3	0	163	3	0	1	174
2020	5	1	0	174	2	0	1	183
2021	9	4	0	163	1	0	2	179
2022	6	4	0	185	2	0	2	199
2023	4	2	0	192	0	0	2	200

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mark Armijo Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	102	9.0	11.3	0
2003	102	9.0	11.3	0
2004	151	13.0	11.6	0
2005	148	14.0	10.6	0
2006	116	10.0	11.6	87.1
2007	111	10.0	11.1	97.3
2008	125	10.0	12.5	97.6
2009	134	11.0	12.2	97.8
2010	123	10.1	12.0	97.6
2011	133	10.1	13.0	97.7
2012	114	9.7	11.7	97.4
2013	109	9.5	11.3	97.2
2014	118	10.0	11.8	94.9
2015	122	11.0	11.0	97.5
2016	135	11.0	12.2	97.8
2017	138	10.0	13.8	100
2018	164	11.7	13.9	100
2019	174	11.7	14.8	55.7
2020	183	17.7	10.3	40.4
2021	179	14.7	12.1	100
2022	199	17.7	11.2	100
2023	200	14.7	13.5	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mark Armijo Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	102	9.0	11.3	0
2003	102	9.0	11.3	0
2004	151	13.0	11.6	0
2005	148	14.0	10.6	0
2006	116	10.0	11.6	87.1
2007	111	10.0	11.1	97.3
2008	125	10.0	12.5	97.6
2009	134	11.0	12.2	97.8
2010	123	10.1	12.0	97.6
2011	133	10.1	13.0	97.7
2012	114	9.7	11.7	97.4
2013	109	9.5	11.3	97.2
2014	118	10.0	11.8	94.9
2015	122	11.0	11.0	97.5
2016	135	11.0	12.2	97.8
2017	138	10.0	13.8	100
2018	164	11.7	13.9	100
2019	174	11.7	14.8	55.7
2020	183	17.7	10.3	40.4
2021	179	14.7	12.1	100
2022	199	17.7	11.2	100
2023	200	14.7	13.5	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mark Armijo Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$11,058

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	174	200	14.9%
African American	3	2	33.3%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	163	192	17.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	4	4
Two or More Races	1	2	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55.7%	100%	44.3%

Schools Near Mark Armijo Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT School Day English Language Arts (2024)	SAT School Day Mathematics (2024)	NM-ASR Science (2024)	NM-MSSA English Language Arts (2024)	NM-MSSA Mathematics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT School Day English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT School Day Mathematics 11th Grade	NM-ASR Science All Grades	NM-MSSA English Language Arts All Grades	NM-MSSA Mathematics All Grades	Total
Mark Armijo Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	6800 Gonzales Rd SW	Albuquerque	87121	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 873-7758	200	15	13.5	100.0%	4 (2.0%)	2 (1.0%)	192 (96.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	14	176^th of 190 public high schools	7.4%					(n/a)	14.0		16.0			$11,058
La Academia De Esperanza	Public, Charter	6-12	1401 Old Coors Rd SW	Albuquerque	87121	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 764-5500	233	17	13.3	100.0%	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	231 (99.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			12.0			$14,042
West Mesa High	Public	9-12	6701 Fortuna Rd NW	Albuquerque	87121	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 831-6993	1,799	116	15.4	100.0%	89 (4.9%)	37 (2.1%)	1,510 (83.9%)	11 (0.6%)	112 (6.2%)	2 (0.1%)	38 (2.1%)	23.3	146^th of 190 public high schools	23.2%		27.9	111^th of 170 public high schools	34.7%	35	20.0	3.0	25.0			$9,378
Rio Grande High	Public	9-12	2300 Arenal Rd SW	Albuquerque	87105	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 873-0220	1,532	101	15.1	100.0%	54 (3.5%)	11 (0.7%)	1,438 (93.9%)	1 (0.1%)	20 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (0.5%)	19.1	159^th of 190 public high schools	16.3%		13.6	156^th of 170 public high schools	8.2%	3	19.0	3.0	20.0			$9,858
School On Wheels High School	Public	9-12	129 Hartline Rd SW	Albuquerque	87105	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 243-2395	83	8	10.3	100.0%	3 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	79 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)								(n/a)			11.0			$15,074
New America School	Public, Charter	9-12	1734 Isleta Blvd SW	Albuquerque	87105	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 222-4360	208	12	17.3	100.0%	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	202 (97.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	12.5	177^th of 190 public high schools	6.8%		8.7	167^th of 170 public high schools	1.8%	10	11.0		21.0
Albuquerque Talent Development Charter	Public, Charter	9-12	1800 Atrisco Rd NW	Albuquerque	87120	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 503-2465	135	9	14.8	100.0%	1 (0.7%)	3 (2.2%)	118 (87.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.2%)	11.5	181^st of 190 public high schools	4.7%		17.1	150^th of 170 public high schools	11.8%	31	11.0		16.0			$13,004
South Valley Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	3426 Blake Road SW	Albuquerque	87105	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 452-3132	606	50	12.0	99.5%	9 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	592 (97.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30.3	128^th of 190 public high schools	32.6%		18.2	145^th of 170 public high schools	14.7%	17	20.0		37.0	30.0	14.0	$8,739
Robert F. Kennedy Charter	Public, Charter	6-12	4300 Blake Rd SW	Albuquerque	87121	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 243-1118	370	26	14.0	100.0%	13 (3.5%)	1 (0.3%)	342 (92.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	8 (2.2%)	4 (1.1%)	12.4	178^th of 190 public high schools	6.3%		11.6	162^nd of 170 public high schools	4.7%	16	12.0		19.0	17.0	6.0	$10,714
Tierra Adentro	Public, Charter	6-12	1781 Bellemah Ave	Albuquerque	87104	Bernalillo County	Tierra Adentro	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 967-4720	243	21	11.8	100.0%	21 (8.6%)	7 (2.9%)	207 (85.2%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.6%)	41.4	93^rd of 190 public high schools	51.1%		47.8	69^th of 170 public high schools	59.4%	24	28.0		44.0	40.0	15.0	$10,093

Frequently Asked Questions about Mark Armijo Academy

What is the racial makeup of Mark Armijo Academy?

Students at Mark Armijo Academy are 96% Hispanic, 2% White.

How many students attend Mark Armijo Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 200 students attended Mark Armijo Academy.

What district is Mark Armijo Academy in?

Albuquerque

Is Mark Armijo Academy a good school?

Mark Armijo Academy ranks in the bottom 7.4% of New Mexico high schools.

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