Serving 497 students in grades 6-12, New Mexico Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35% (which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student-teacher ratio of 45:1 was higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
497 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
45:1
13:1
American Indian
7%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
51%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
36%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)45-49%
75%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Mexico Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of New Mexico Virtual Academy is 45-49%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 75%.
How many students attend New Mexico Virtual Academy?
497 students attend New Mexico Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of New Mexico Virtual Academy students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Mexico Virtual Academy?
New Mexico Virtual Academy has a student ration of 45:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does New Mexico Virtual Academy offer ?
New Mexico Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is New Mexico Virtual Academy part of?
New Mexico Virtual Academy is part of Farmington Municipal Schools School District.
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