Serving 149 students in grades 6-12, The Learning Community ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 77% 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
149 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)6-9%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)20-24%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
9%
12%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
60%
62%
Black
3%
2%
White
23%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)60-69%
71%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% NM state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Learning Community?
The graduation rate of The Learning Community is 60-69%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 71%.
How many students attend The Learning Community?
149 students attend The Learning Community.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of The Learning Community students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Learning Community?
The Learning Community has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does The Learning Community offer ?
The Learning Community offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is The Learning Community part of?
The Learning Community is part of Albuquerque Public Schools School District.
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