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Explore Academy Las Cruces

Summary:

Explore Academy Las Cruces is an alternative public charter school serving grades 4-10 in Las Cruces, New Mexico, with a current enrollment of 189 students. This unique educational institution focuses on personalized learning and student-centered approaches, setting it apart from other schools in the area.

Explore Academy Las Cruces has consistently outperformed the state average in science proficiency, with 42% of students scoring proficient or better in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to the state average of 36%. The school has also maintained higher language arts proficiency rates than the state average, with 44% of students proficient or better in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to the state average of 38%. However, the school's mathematics proficiency rates dipped below the state average in the 2023-2024 school year, indicating a potential area for improvement.

Another key factor that sets Explore Academy Las Cruces apart is its low student-teacher ratio, with 13.5 students per teacher in the 2022-2023 school year and 10.4 students per teacher in the 2021-2022 school year. This suggests a more personalized learning environment for students. Additionally, the school has experienced a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 15.96% in 2021-2022 to 49.74% in 2022-2023, indicating a shift in the socioeconomic demographics of the student population, which may have implications for resource allocation and support services.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative 4-10

 850 N Telshor Blvd
       Las Cruces, NM  88011

(575) 888-4476

District: Explore Academy Las Cruces

SchoolDigger Rank:
217th of 433 New Mexico Alternative Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  343

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
63.0%
White:
30.6%
African American:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.3% Help


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Compare Details Explore Academy Las Cruces ranks worse than 50.1% of elementary schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.58. (See more...)
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Compare Details Explore Academy Las Cruces ranks better than 52.3% of middle schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.58. (See more...)
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Explore Academy Las Cruces:

SchoolDigger ranks Explore Academy Las Cruces 217th of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Explore Academy Las Cruces in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Explore Academy Las Cruces 112th of 235 New Mexico public middle schools. (See Explore Academy Las Cruces in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Explore Academy Las Cruces

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 44.58 217th 433 49.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Explore Academy Las Cruces

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 32.43 154th 237 35.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Explore Academy Las Cruces

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 33.59 257th 393 34.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Explore Academy Las Cruces

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 54.49 168th 410 59.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Explore Academy Las Cruces

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 46.50 195th 390 50.0%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Explore Academy Las Cruces

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 24.12 228th 293 22.2%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Explore Academy Las Cruces

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Rank History for all middle school students at Explore Academy Las Cruces

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 68.59 57th 232 75.4%
2023 55.58 85th 239 64.4%
2024 44.58 112th 235 52.3%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Explore Academy Las Cruces

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 61.08 22nd 69 68.1%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Explore Academy Las Cruces

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 50.53 79th 223 64.6%
2023 38.63 131st 227 42.3%
2024 32.43 65th 107 39.3%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Explore Academy Las Cruces

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 66.88 48th 220 78.2%
2023 46.29 96th 213 54.9%
2024 33.59 135th 217 37.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Explore Academy Las Cruces

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 72.05 42nd 213 80.3%
2023 56.85 83rd 221 62.4%
2024 54.49 75th 219 65.8%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Explore Academy Las Cruces

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 70.32 33rd 214 84.6%
2023 51.03 81st 204 60.3%
2024 46.50 89th 206 56.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Explore Academy Las Cruces

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 65.99 45th 187 75.9%
2023 50.90 99th 229 56.8%
2024 24.12 136th 181 24.9%
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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 Explore Academy Las Cruces

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 40 1 0 51 2 0 0 0 94
2023 63 6 3 114 3 0 0 0 189
2024 105 10 5 216 4 2 1 0 343

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 Explore Academy Las Cruces

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 94 9.0 10.4 16
2023 189 14.0 13.5 49.7
2024 343 25.2 13.5 44.3

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 Explore Academy Las Cruces

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 94 9.0 10.4 16
2023 189 14.0 13.5 49.7
2024 343 25.2 13.5 44.3

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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Explore Academy Las Cruces ranks 217th of 433 New Mexico alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 343 students attended Explore Academy Las Cruces.

Students at Explore Academy Las Cruces are 63% Hispanic, 31% White, 3% African American, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.


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