Native American Community Academy

Summary:

The Native American Community Academy (NACA) is an alternative public charter school in Albuquerque, New Mexico that serves 455 students from kindergarten through 12th grade, with a unique focus on serving the Native American community.

NACA stands out from surrounding schools like Eldorado High and Corrales International in several key ways. While those schools have much lower percentages of Native American students, NACA's student population is 79.12% Native American. However, NACA's academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is significantly lower than the surrounding schools and the Albuquerque Public Schools district average. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, NACA's proficiency rates were 25% in Language Arts, 7% in Mathematics, and 26% in Science, compared to the state averages of 38%, 24%, and 34%, respectively.

Another key difference is that NACA has a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating that all of its students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, which is much higher than the surrounding schools. However, NACA's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.1 to 10.5 over the past three school years, could be an advantage in providing more personalized attention and targeted interventions to address the academic needs of its students. Overall, NACA's unique focus on serving the Native American community is commendable, but its academic performance data suggests that the school faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 1000 Indian School Rd
       Albuquerque, NM  87104


(505) 266-0992

District: Albuquerque

SchoolDigger Rank:
368th of 435 New Mexico Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,132 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.1 Help
Number of students:  455

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
79.1%
Hispanic:
13.2%
Two or more races:
6.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Native American Community Academy ranks worse than 84.6% of elementary schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.65. (See more...)
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Compare Details Native American Community Academy ranks worse than 82.4% of middle schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.65. (See more...)
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Compare Details Native American Community Academy ranks worse than 81.2% of high schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.65. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Native American Community Academy freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (79.1%), Hispanic (13.2%), two or more races (6.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Native American Community Academy is 9.1, which is the 2nd best among 7 alternative schools in the Albuquerque School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Native American Community Academy is $11,132, which is the highest among 9 alternative schools in the Albuquerque School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Native American Community Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Native American Community Academy 368th of 435 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Native American Community Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Native American Community Academy 197th of 239 New Mexico public middle schools. (See Native American Community Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Native American Community Academy 138th of 170 New Mexico public high schools. (See Native American Community Academy in the ranking list.)

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Albuquerque:

SchoolDigger ranks Albuquerque 78th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Native American Community Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Native American Community Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 14.44 370th 398 7.0%
2008 20.35 354th 405 12.6%
2009 7.96 399th 411 2.9%
2010 20.11 364th 419 13.1%
2019 13.51 365th 396 7.8%
2023 20.65 368th 435 15.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Native American Community Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 33.90 69th 91 24.2%
2023 22.74 74th 83 10.8%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Native American Community Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.69 127th 191 33.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Native American Community Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 16.25 330th 361 8.6%
2023 22.70 354th 426 16.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Native American Community Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 31.85 245th 395 38.0%
2023 22.99 323rd 390 17.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Native American Community Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.73 370th 414 10.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Native American students at Native American Community Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.72 63rd 92 31.5%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Native American Community Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Native American Community Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 15.27 154th 171 9.9%
2008 18.96 152nd 172 11.6%
2009 9.83 171st 178 3.9%
2010 15.26 161st 179 10.1%
2011 21.85 144th 173 16.8%
2012 32.72 118th 178 33.7%
2013 16.55 171st 193 11.4%
2014 20.57 189th 222 14.9%
2015 32.04 135th 207 34.8%
2016 27.67 155th 208 25.5%
2017 18.98 149th 176 15.3%
2018 13.69 174th 186 6.5%
2019 17.13 175th 200 12.5%
2022 18.72 186th 232 19.8%
2023 20.65 197th 239 17.6%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Native American Community Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.74 42nd 53 20.8%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Native American Community Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 43.44 36th 69 47.8%
2023 40.69 30th 97 69.1%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Native American Community Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.03 148th 168 11.9%
2019 21.30 148th 175 15.4%
2022 22.80 157th 223 29.6%
2023 22.70 183rd 227 19.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Native American Community Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.63 137th 156 12.2%
2019 23.35 123rd 160 23.1%
2022 21.34 151st 220 31.4%
2023 22.99 172nd 213 19.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Native American Community Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 16.63 131st 152 13.8%
2022 17.16 167th 213 21.6%
2023 16.73 197th 221 10.9%
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Rank History for middle school Native American students at Native American Community Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.11 26th 32 18.8%
2019 25.11 33rd 43 23.3%
2022 34.22 38th 67 43.3%
2023 34.72 40th 58 31.0%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Native American Community Academy

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Rank History for all high school students at Native American Community Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 49.44 84th 157 46.5%
2012 22.20 131st 163 19.6%
2013 20.14 143rd 177 19.2%
2014 33.17 141st 198 28.8%
2015 37.02 105th 193 45.6%
2016 37.62 95th 185 48.6%
2017 49.62 65th 158 58.9%
2018 52.51 63rd 182 65.4%
2019 33.49 106th 181 41.4%
2023 20.65 138th 170 18.8%
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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at Native American Community Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 44.66 21st 31 32.3%
2023 22.74 20th 23 13.0%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Native American Community Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.69 11th 29 62.1%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Native American Community Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.18 41st 164 75.0%
2019 43.38 80th 161 50.3%
2023 22.70 124th 157 21.0%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Native American Community Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.12 71st 145 51.0%
2019 45.68 69th 144 52.1%
2023 22.99 108th 143 24.5%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Native American Community Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.11 49th 143 65.7%
2019 34.81 86th 151 43.0%
2022 30.11 112th 159 29.6%
2023 16.73 133rd 146 8.9%
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Rank History for high school Native American students at Native American Community Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.87 9th 47 80.9%
2019 51.36 20th 47 57.4%
2023 34.72 29th 42 31.0%
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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.

Native American Community Academy Test Scores
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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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All ratings (Avg rating: 2.3)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, August 4, 2014

Open Quote My oldest daughter went to the 6th grade at NACA after having been home schooled. In our meetings with teachers, we encouraged challenging our daughter as that is what best motivates her to perform and although we continually stressed challenging our daughter to perform, the opposite occurred. I am sure students feel differently as they may get away with doing complete assignments, but that is not why we send our child to school. It is my wife's and my opinion that our daughter regressed just spending one year in the school and we would not recommend it to anyone. Close Quote


by a citizen
Friday, June 10, 2011

Open Quote Huge lack of organization, huge lack of commitment, rules are rarely enforced. Staff turnover is very high! Many are performing well below grade level. Close Quote


by a student
Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Open Quote I think this school is a really great to share and learn new cultural things. You always have someone to go to talk to if it is a teacher or students. I think it is a very great school!!!!!!!!!!!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Native American Community Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 1 1 0 4 87 n/a n/a 0 93
2008 3 1 0 9 145 n/a n/a 0 158
2009 2 0 0 8 206 n/a n/a 0 216
2010 1 0 0 19 255 0 0 0 275
2011 4 0 0 19 362 0 6 0 391
2012 6 1 0 38 350 0 12 0 407
2013 5 1 0 36 339 0 0 0 381
2014 7 1 0 51 306 0 14 0 379
2015 5 1 0 33 330 0 8 0 377
2016 1 0 0 27 353 0 0 0 381
2017 5 6 0 35 354 0 0 0 400
2018 4 2 0 28 400 0 0 0 434
2019 6 0 0 65 362 0 29 0 462
2020 9 0 0 62 377 0 27 0 475
2021 5 1 0 83 371 0 39 0 499
2022 5 0 0 71 363 0 40 0 479
2023 2 2 0 60 360 0 31 0 455

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 Native American Community Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 93 7.0 13.3 39.8
2008 158 1.3 121.5 n/a
2009 216 18.6 11.6 64.4
2010 275 20.3 13.5 65.8
2011 391 27.6 14.1 77.5
2012 407 34.7 11.7 50.9
2013 381 27.7 13.7 77.4
2014 379 29.2 12.9 82.1
2015 377 29.0 13.0 83.3
2016 381 30.0 12.7 76.4
2017 400 35.1 11.3 67
2018 434 33.0 13.1 69.1
2019 462 41.7 11.0 98.7
2020 475 43.7 10.8 99.8
2021 499 47.3 10.5 100
2022 479 46.1 10.3 100
2023 455 49.6 9.1 100

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 Native American Community Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 93 7.0 13.3 39.8
2008 158 1.3 121.5 n/a
2009 216 18.6 11.6 64.4
2010 275 20.3 13.5 65.8
2011 391 27.6 14.1 77.5
2012 407 34.7 11.7 50.9
2013 381 27.7 13.7 77.4
2014 379 29.2 12.9 82.1
2015 377 29.0 13.0 83.3
2016 381 30.0 12.7 76.4
2017 400 35.1 11.3 67
2018 434 33.0 13.1 69.1
2019 462 41.7 11.0 98.7
2020 475 43.7 10.8 99.8
2021 499 47.3 10.5 100
2022 479 46.1 10.3 100
2023 455 49.6 9.1 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Native American Community Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,132

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Native American Community Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 365th of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 368th of 435 Elementary schools
 7.6%
Ranks 175th of 200 Middle schoolsRanks 197th of 239 Middle schools
 5.1%
Ranks 106th of 181 High schoolsRanks 138th of 170 High schools
 22.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Native American Community Academy)1413.6
 0.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Albuquerque)3022.2
 7.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)3222.5
 9.5%
7th Grade Language Arts (Native American Community Academy)1511.1
 3.9%
   7th Grade Language Arts (Albuquerque)2637
 11%
   7th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3134.8
 3.8%
8th Grade Language Arts (Native American Community Academy)930
 21%
   8th Grade Language Arts (Albuquerque)2935.3
 6.3%
   8th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3133.2
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Native American Community Academy)1410
 4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Albuquerque)1819.5
 1.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2019.7
 0.3%
11th Grade Science (Native American Community Academy)1621.6
 5.6%
   11th Grade Science (Albuquerque)2641.9
 15.9%
   11th Grade Science (New Mexico)2540.2
 15.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students462455
 1.5%
African American02
American Indian362360
 0.6%
Asian00
Hispanic6560
 7.7%
Pacific Islander00
White62
 66.7%
Two or More Races2931
 6.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.7%100%
 1.3%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 455 students attended Native American Community Academy.

Students at Native American Community Academy are 79% American Indian, 13% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

Native American Community Academy ranks in the bottom 15.4% of New Mexico alternative schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Mexico Public Education Department.

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