Alma D'Arte Charter

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Alma D'Arte Charter ranks 104 th of 170 New Mexico high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Alma D'Arte Charter is a public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Las Cruces, New Mexico, with a student population of 121 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school has a diverse student body, with a racial makeup of 25.62% White, 3.31% African American, 70.25% Hispanic, and 0.83% Native American.

Alma D'Arte Charter stands out for its small student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.3 to 9.4 over the past three school years, significantly lower than the nearby Las Cruces Public Schools, which have ratios ranging from 12.0 to 19.0. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, at 100% for the past three school years, much higher than the nearby public high schools. Academically, the school's performance has been mixed, with proficiency rates in Language Arts (36%) and Science (16%) below the state averages in 2022-2023, but higher than the state averages in 2021-2022 for 11th-grade students.

Compared to the nearby public high schools, such as Organ Mountain High School and Centennial High School, Alma D'Arte Charter stands out with its smaller student population, lower student-teacher ratio, and higher percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients. However, the school's academic performance is generally on par with or slightly below the nearby public high schools. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated significantly over the years, suggesting inconsistent or changing performance, which warrants further investigation.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

402 W Court Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88005

(575) 541-0145

District: Alma D'Arte Charter

SchoolDigger Rank:
104^th of 170 New Mexico High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,252

Student/teacher ratio: 9.2

Number of students: 121

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

70.2%

White:

25.6%

African American:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Alma D'Arte Charter ranks worse than 61.2% of high schools in New Mexico. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.51. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Alma D'Arte Charter freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (70.2%), White (25.6%), African American (3.3%). (See more...)

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

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alma D'Arte Charter is 9.2. (See more...)

Compare Alma D'Arte Charter employs 13.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alma D'Arte Charter is $11,252.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Alma D'Arte Charter:

SchoolDigger ranks Alma D'Arte Charter 104^th of 170 New Mexico public high schools. (See Alma D'Arte Charter in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Alma D'Arte Charter:

SchoolDigger ranks Alma D'Arte Charter 90^th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Alma D'Arte Charter

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Rank History for all students at Alma D'Arte Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2011	43.14	96^th	157	38.9%
2012	54.68	77^th	163	52.8%
2013	59.06	63^rd	177	64.4%
2014	53.17	92^nd	198	53.5%
2015	59.04	50^th	193	74.1%
2016	53.08	56^th	185	69.7%
2017	50.88	64^th	158	59.5%
2018	35.10	98^th	182	46.2%
2019	43.38	79^th	181	56.4%
2022	73.91	35^th	177	80.2%
2023	31.51	104^th	170	38.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Alma D'Arte Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	72.97	16^th	58	72.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Alma D'Arte Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	45.29	78^th	164	52.4%
2019	55.39	53^rd	161	67.1%
2022	86.28	18^th	154	88.3%
2023	36.47	86^th	157	45.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Alma D'Arte Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	41.71	78^th	145	46.2%
2019	45.91	68^th	144	52.8%
2022	73.12	36^th	157	77.1%
2023	19.62	116^th	143	18.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Alma D'Arte Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	60.21	42^nd	143	70.6%
2019	37.66	81^st	151	46.4%
2022	54.49	58^th	159	63.5%
2023	45.09	70^th	146	52.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Alma D'Arte Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	45.80	66^th	133	50.4%
2019	35.54	79^th	139	43.2%
2022	58.31	48^th	150	68.0%
2023	26.31	99^th	132	25.0%

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Rank History for White students at Alma D'Arte Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	35.74	77^th	115	33.0%
2019	40.56	62^nd	109	43.1%
2022	65.40	37^th	133	72.2%
2023	28.65	107^th	157	31.8%

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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 Alma D'Arte Charter

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	77	4	2	78	4	0	0	165
2011	69	4	3	98	1	0	1	176
2012	69	3	4	110	2	0	1	189
2013	70	2	3	113	1	0	0	189
2014	45	2	3	136	2	0	0	188
2015	62	1	1	133	2	0	0	199
2016	49	3	3	126	1	0	0	182
2017	49	2	1	136	0	1	0	189
2018	55	3	2	115	1	2	2	180
2019	87	8	1	65	0	1	0	162
2020	49	6	0	76	1	0	0	132
2021	34	7	0	93	1	0	0	135
2022	26	5	1	84	2	0	0	118
2023	31	4	0	85	1	0	0	121

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 Alma D'Arte Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	165	12.7	12.9	52.1
2011	176	12.5	14.0	48.9
2012	189	13.8	13.6	37
2013	189	14.4	13.1	46
2014	188	16.6	11.3	39.4
2015	199	18.0	11.0	55.8
2016	182	17.0	10.7	67.6
2017	189	15.7	12.0	67.2
2018	180	16.0	11.2	100
2019	162	16.0	10.1	100
2020	132	15.9	8.2	100
2021	135	14.3	9.4	99.3
2022	118	14.0	8.3	100
2023	121	13.1	9.2	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 Alma D'Arte Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	165	12.7	12.9	52.1
2011	176	12.5	14.0	48.9
2012	189	13.8	13.6	37
2013	189	14.4	13.1	46
2014	188	16.6	11.3	39.4
2015	199	18.0	11.0	55.8
2016	182	17.0	10.7	67.6
2017	189	15.7	12.0	67.2
2018	180	16.0	11.2	100
2019	162	16.0	10.1	100
2020	132	15.9	8.2	100
2021	135	14.3	9.4	99.3
2022	118	14.0	8.3	100
2023	121	13.1	9.2	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 Alma D'Arte Charter

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$11,252

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alma D'Arte Charter

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 79^th of 181 High schools	Ranks 104^th of 170 High schools	17.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Language Arts (Alma D'Arte Charter)	48	43.5	4.5%
11th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	40	33.1	6.9%
11th Grade Science (Alma D'Arte Charter)	27	58.8	31.8%
11th Grade Science (New Mexico)	25	40.2	15.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	162	121	25.3%
African American	8	4	50%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	65	85	30.8%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	87	31	64.4%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Alma D'Arte Charter

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NM Combined Language Arts (2023)	NM Combined Mathematics (2023)	NM Combined Science (2023)	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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NM Combined Language Arts All Grades	NM Combined Mathematics All Grades	NM Combined Science All Grades	Total
Alma D'Arte Charter	Public, Charter	9-12	402 W Court Ave	Las Cruces	88005	Do�a Ana County	Alma D'Arte Charter	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 541-0145	121	13	9.2	100.0%	31 (25.6%)	4 (3.3%)	85 (70.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31.5	104^th of 170 public high schools	38.8%		73.9	35^th of 177 public high schools	80.2%	69	36.0		16.0	$11,252
New America School - Las Cruces	Public, Charter	9-12	207 S Main St	Las Cruces	88001	Do�a Ana County	New America School - Las Cruces	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 527-9085	170	10	17.3	100.0%	7 (4.1%)	2 (1.2%)	156 (91.8%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$12,195
Mayfield High	Public	9-12	1955 North Valley Dr	Las Cruces	88007	Do�a Ana County	Las Cruces	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 527-9415	1,421	83	17.1		236 (16.6%)	22 (1.5%)	1,145 (80.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.5%)	2 (0.1%)	9 (0.6%)	34.9	97^th of 170 public high schools	42.9%		31.5	103^rd of 177 public high schools	41.8%	6	29.0	11.0	35.0	$8,583
Las Montanas Charter	Public, Charter	9-12	1405 S. Solano Ave	Las Cruces	88001	Do�a Ana County	Las Montanas Charter	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 636-2100	162	13	12.4	100.0%	9 (5.6%)	4 (2.5%)	147 (90.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	21.0			$15,490
Las Cruces High	Public	9-12	1750 El Paseo Rd	Las Cruces	88001	Do�a Ana County	Las Cruces	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 527-9400	1,787	98	18.1	100.0%	289 (16.2%)	48 (2.7%)	1,406 (78.7%)	12 (0.7%)	17 (1.0%)	4 (0.2%)	11 (0.6%)	32.2	102^nd of 170 public high schools	40.0%		38.6	84^th of 177 public high schools	52.5%	18	29.0	11.0	32.0	$8,673
Rio Grande Preparatory Institute	Public	9-12	2355 Avenida De Mesilla	Mesilla	88046	Do�a Ana County	Las Cruces	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 527-6058	144	12	12.0	100.0%	15 (10.4%)	3 (2.1%)	124 (86.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)								(n/a)				$8,855
Arrowhead Park Early College High School	Public	9-12	3400 South Espina St	Las Cruces	88001	Do�a Ana County	Las Cruces	No	(n/a)	No	No	(575) 527-9540	0	21	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	92.2	14^th of 170 public high schools	91.8%		93.7	13^th of 177 public high schools	92.7%	1	65.0	40.0	67.0	$9,868
Centennial High School	Public	9-12	1950 S Sonoma Ranch Blvd	Las Cruces	88011	Do�a Ana County	Las Cruces	No	(n/a)	No	No	(575) 527-9330	1,615	92	17.5		325 (20.1%)	33 (2.0%)	1,185 (73.4%)	17 (1.1%)	15 (0.9%)	13 (0.8%)	27 (1.7%)	59.1	55^th of 170 public high schools	67.6%		63	48^th of 177 public high schools	72.9%	7	40.0	19.0	51.0	$8,017
Organ Mountain High School	Public	9-12	5700 Mesa Grande Dr	Las Cruces	88011	Do�a Ana County	Las Cruces	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 527-9430	1,980	104	19.0		350 (17.7%)	50 (2.5%)	1,517 (76.6%)	12 (0.6%)	12 (0.6%)	11 (0.6%)	28 (1.4%)	36.3	94^th of 170 public high schools	44.7%		28	112^th of 177 public high schools	36.7%	18	31.0	9.0	37.0	$8,399
Aztec Youth Academy	Public	9-12	10015 Robert Larnson	Las Cruces	88001	Do�a Ana County	Juvenile Justice	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 526-5900	18	8	2.2	83.3%	2 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (83.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Alma D'Arte Charter

How many students attend Alma D'Arte Charter?

In the 2022-23 school year, 121 students attended Alma D'Arte Charter.

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Alma D'Arte Charter ranks 104^th of 170 New Mexico high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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What is the racial makeup of Alma D'Arte Charter?

Students at Alma D'Arte Charter are 70% Hispanic, 26% White, 3% African American.

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