Top Rankings
Explore Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,354 students in Explore Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public School in Explore Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
1 School
925 Schools
# Students
1,354 Students
317,975 Students
# Teachers
104 Teachers
22,004 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Explore Academy School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 140 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 65% has increased from 60-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#12 out of 141 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)70-74%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.56
% American Indian
2%
12%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
45%
62%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
44%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $5,244 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,763. The school district revenue/student has declined by 53% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $5,378 is less than the state median of $14,127. The school district spending/student has declined by 51% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$5,244
$14,763
Spending / Student
$5,378
$14,127
Best Explore Academy School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Explore Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5100 Masthead St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 305-5300
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 305-5300
Gr: K-12 | 1,354 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Explore Academy School District?
Explore Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 1,354 students.
What is the rank of Explore Academy School District?
Explore Academy School District is ranked #10 out of 140 school districts in New Mexico (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Explore Academy School District?
45% of Explore Academy School District students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Explore Academy School District?
Explore Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Explore Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $5,378 is less than the state median of $14,127. The school district spending/student has declined by 51% over four school years.
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