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McCurdy Charter School

Summary:

McCurdy Charter School is an alternative public charter school located in Espanola, New Mexico, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 540 students. The school has a diverse student population, with a majority Hispanic student body (over 90%) and significant Native American representation (around 4-5%).

Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 16 to 16.8 students per teacher, McCurdy Charter School's academic performance is significantly below the state averages across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, only 30% of McCurdy students were proficient or better in Language Arts, compared to the state average of 38%, and just 7% were proficient in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 24%. This is particularly concerning, as the school serves a high-need student population, with over 68% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in recent years.

In contrast, the nearby Topper Freshman Academy, located in Los Alamos, New Mexico, serves a significantly different student population. Topper Freshman Academy has a much lower percentage of free or reduced-price lunch recipients (14.1%) compared to McCurdy Charter School, and a higher percentage of White students (56.39%) and a lower percentage of Hispanic students (32.46%). These demographic differences may contribute to the stark contrast in academic performance between the two schools, with Topper Freshman Academy likely benefiting from the advantages associated with a more affluent and less diverse student population. To address the challenges faced by McCurdy Charter School, the school may need to explore additional resources and strategies to support its unique student population and improve educational outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 515 Calle Arbolera
       Espanola, NM  87532

(505) 692-6090

District: McCurdy Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
334th of 435 New Mexico Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,481 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  540

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
91.9%
American Indian:
4.1%
White:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.5% Help


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Compare Details McCurdy Charter School ranks worse than 76.8% of elementary schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details McCurdy Charter School ranks worse than 71.5% of middle schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details McCurdy Charter School ranks worse than 69.4% of high schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.6. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of McCurdy Charter School 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: Hispanic (91.9%), American Indian (4.1%), White (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McCurdy Charter School is 16.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McCurdy Charter School is $7,481.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

McCurdy Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks McCurdy Charter School 334th of 435 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See McCurdy Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks McCurdy Charter School 171st of 239 New Mexico public middle schools. (See McCurdy Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks McCurdy Charter School 118th of 170 New Mexico public high schools. (See McCurdy Charter School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for McCurdy Charter School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at McCurdy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 16.83 396th 421 5.9%
2016 26.41 317th 410 22.7%
2017 18.94 320th 374 14.4%
2018 15.54 340th 383 11.2%
2019 15.57 361st 396 8.8%
2022 21.98 328th 420 21.9%
2023 25.60 334th 435 23.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at McCurdy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.53 60th 83 27.7%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at McCurdy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 28.97 156th 203 23.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at McCurdy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 17.66 326th 361 9.7%
2022 35.05 232nd 410 43.4%
2023 26.50 332nd 426 22.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at McCurdy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 14.53 313th 343 8.7%
2022 26.64 269th 395 31.9%
2023 20.29 343rd 390 12.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at McCurdy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.52 300th 333 9.9%
2019 27.95 252nd 337 25.2%
2022 34.73 219th 392 44.1%
2023 25.92 314th 414 24.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at McCurdy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.77 290th 329 11.9%
2019 22.23 264th 320 17.5%
2022 25.71 273rd 389 29.8%
2023 26.91 299th 395 24.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Native American students at McCurdy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 61.34 31st 99 68.7%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at McCurdy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.00 331st 413 19.9%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at McCurdy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 26.73 154th 207 25.6%
2016 33.16 136th 208 34.6%
2017 17.78 151st 176 14.2%
2018 22.50 144th 186 22.6%
2019 13.12 184th 200 8.0%
2022 24.68 161st 232 30.6%
2023 25.60 171st 239 28.5%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at McCurdy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.53 37th 53 30.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at McCurdy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.78 95th 168 43.5%
2022 22.85 156th 223 30.0%
2023 26.50 167th 227 26.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at McCurdy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.99 102nd 156 34.6%
2019 10.47 153rd 160 4.4%
2022 16.43 173rd 220 21.4%
2023 20.29 185th 213 13.1%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at McCurdy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 37.52 102nd 213 52.1%
2023 25.92 161st 221 27.1%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at McCurdy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.96 117th 149 21.5%
2019 17.64 129th 150 14.0%
2022 27.77 131st 214 38.8%
2023 26.91 148th 204 27.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at McCurdy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.00 175th 229 23.6%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for McCurdy Charter School

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Rank History for all high school students at McCurdy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 27.00 139th 193 28.0%
2016 36.26 103rd 185 44.3%
2017 33.39 96th 158 39.2%
2018 25.18 129th 182 29.1%
2019 37.66 93rd 181 48.6%
2022 17.90 136th 177 23.2%
2023 25.60 118th 170 30.6%
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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at McCurdy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.53 15th 23 34.8%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at McCurdy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.62 142nd 164 13.4%
2019 28.65 120th 161 25.5%
2023 26.50 109th 157 30.6%
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Rank History for high school Female students at McCurdy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.92 84th 145 42.1%
2019 54.59 60th 144 58.3%
2023 20.29 112th 143 21.7%
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Rank History for high school Male students at McCurdy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.80 123rd 143 14.0%
2019 29.15 101st 151 33.1%
2023 25.92 113th 146 22.6%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at McCurdy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.53 92nd 133 30.8%
2019 47.56 61st 139 56.1%
2023 26.91 96th 132 27.3%
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Rank History for high school White students at McCurdy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 47.56 62nd 133 53.4%
2023 23.00 122nd 157 22.3%
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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.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for McCurdy Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 20 2 3 460 14 1 2 0 502
2014 50 1 3 471 14 1 3 0 543
2015 46 2 3 459 14 0 4 0 528
2016 27 1 5 460 25 0 7 0 525
2017 50 2 3 444 28 0 4 0 531
2018 39 2 5 458 30 0 3 0 537
2019 23 2 2 473 25 0 2 0 527
2020 27 0 1 485 26 0 3 0 542
2021 21 0 4 474 27 0 4 0 530
2022 19 0 3 482 22 0 5 0 531
2023 13 0 4 496 22 0 5 0 540

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 McCurdy Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 502 36.2 13.8 49.6
2014 543 31.7 17.0 82.7
2015 528 35.0 15.0 56.3
2016 525 30.0 17.5 66.1
2017 531 30.3 17.4 63.5
2018 537 29.0 18.5 66.3
2019 527 31.0 17.0 63.6
2020 542 31.0 17.4 66.4
2021 530 33.0 16.0 72.5
2022 531 31.7 16.7 68.4
2023 540 32.0 16.8 68.5

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 McCurdy Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 502 36.2 13.8 49.6
2014 543 31.7 17.0 82.7
2015 528 35.0 15.0 56.3
2016 525 30.0 17.5 66.1
2017 531 30.3 17.4 63.5
2018 537 29.0 18.5 66.3
2019 527 31.0 17.0 63.6
2020 542 31.0 17.4 66.4
2021 530 33.0 16.0 72.5
2022 531 31.7 16.7 68.4
2023 540 32.0 16.8 68.5

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 McCurdy Charter School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,481

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

Impact of COVID-19 on McCurdy Charter School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 361st of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 334th of 435 Elementary schools
 14.4%
Ranks 184th of 200 Middle schoolsRanks 171st of 239 Middle schools
 20.5%
Ranks 93rd of 181 High schoolsRanks 118th of 170 High schools
 18%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
4th Grade Language Arts (McCurdy Charter School)2325.6
 2.6%
   4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3035.2
 5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (McCurdy Charter School)97.3
 1.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2724.5
 2.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (McCurdy Charter School)1033.3
 23.3%
   5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3335.7
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (McCurdy Charter School)76.7
 0.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2430.7
 6.7%
6th Grade Language Arts (McCurdy Charter School)1521.3
 6.3%
   6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3132.9
 1.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (McCurdy Charter School)1017
 7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1932.5
 13.5%
8th Grade Language Arts (McCurdy Charter School)1122
 11%
   8th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3133.2
 2.2%
11th Grade Language Arts (McCurdy Charter School)4313.5
 29.5%
   11th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)4033.1
 6.9%
11th Grade Science (McCurdy Charter School)2727
   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 Students527540
 2.5%
African American20
 100%
American Indian2522
 12%
Asian24
 100%
Hispanic473496
 4.9%
Pacific Islander00
White2313
 43.5%
Two or More Races25
 150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.6%68.5%
 5%

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McCurdy Charter School ranks in the bottom 23.2% of New Mexico alternative schools.

Students at McCurdy Charter School are 92% Hispanic, 4% American Indian, 2% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 540 students attended McCurdy Charter School.


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