Twenty-first Century ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 28% (which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 46% (which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students (19-20)
294 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)28%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)46%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)3%
12%
Asian
(19-20)2%
1%
Hispanic
(19-20)64%
60%
Black
(19-20)3%
2%
White
(19-20)26%
23%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)2%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
1%
70%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Twenty-first Century?
294 students attend Twenty-first Century.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Twenty-first Century students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Twenty-first Century offer ?
Twenty-first Century offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Twenty-first Century part of?
Twenty-first Century is part of Albuquerque 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ School District.
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