Summary:
Anansi Charter School is an exceptional elementary school located in El Prado, New Mexico, serving 195 students in grades K-8. As part of the Taos District, which is ranked 41 out of 119 districts in the state, Anansi Charter School has consistently been one of the top-performing elementary schools in New Mexico, ranking within the top 25 schools for the past several years.
Anansi Charter School significantly outperforms the Taos District and the state of New Mexico in academic assessments, with 75% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 62% in Mathematics, and 84% in Science, compared to the Taos District scores of 45%, 24%, and 39%, respectively, and the New Mexico state scores of 39%, 25%, and 36%. This consistent high performance is a testament to the school's effectiveness in educating its students, including strong support for diverse student subgroups. For example, Anansi Charter School ranks within the top 15 elementary schools in New Mexico for both female and male students, and within the top 21 for Hispanic students and the top 8 for white students. Additionally, the school ranks within the top 9 for special education students and the top 40 for students of low socioeconomic status.
When compared to the nearby schools in the Taos District, Anansi Charter School significantly outperforms its counterparts. For instance, in the 2023-2024 school year, Anansi Charter School had 75% proficiency in English Language Arts, while the closest nearby school, Ranchos De Taos Elementary, had only 30% proficiency. This success, despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low-income families, suggests that Anansi Charter School's educational model and practices are highly effective in supporting students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's achievements could serve as a model for other schools, both within the Taos District and across New Mexico, providing valuable insights for improving educational outcomes in the state.
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Detail:
Public, Charter K-8
District:
Taos
SchoolDigger Rank:
9th of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,803
Student/teacher ratio: 11.0
Number of students: 195
Racial breakdown:
White:
55.4%
Hispanic:
36.9%
Asian:
3.6%
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American Indian:
2.6%
Two or more races:
1.5%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56.9%
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