La Academia de Esperanza is a charter school in Albuquerque, New Mexico. LADE has two campuses: one at the Desert Hills Treatment Center and the other campus in Albuquerque's South Valley at the intersection of Coors and Old Coors. La Academia de Esperanza has a charter through Albuquerque Public Schools.
Serving 237 students in grades 6-12, La Academia De Esperanza 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 is ≤10% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 237 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 28% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
La Academia De Esperanza ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
La Academia De Esperanza's student population of 237 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 48% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
237 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
La Academia De Esperanza ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of La Academia De Esperanza is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#762 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
97%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)28%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Academia De Esperanza's ranking?
La Academia De Esperanza is ranked #762 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are La Academia De Esperanza often compared to?
La Academia De Esperanzais often viewed alongside schools like Native American Community Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of La Academia De Esperanza?
The graduation rate of La Academia De Esperanza is 28%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend La Academia De Esperanza?
237 students attend La Academia De Esperanza.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of La Academia De Esperanza students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Academia De Esperanza?
La Academia De Esperanza has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does La Academia De Esperanza offer ?
La Academia De Esperanza offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is La Academia De Esperanza part of?
La Academia De Esperanza is part of Albuquerque School District.
In what neighborhood is La Academia De Esperanza located?
La Academia De Esperanza is located in the Southwest Skies neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM. There are 1 other public schools located in Southwest Skies.
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