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NEW MEXICO CONNECTIONS ACADEMY

New Mexico · Public School District
1
Schools
1,401
Students
$10,833
Per-Pupil Spend
-24% nat'l
50.4%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
40.0%
Graduation Rate
-46.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

NEW MEXICO CONNECTIONS ACADEMY is a public school district in New Mexico serving 1,401 students across 1 school. 1 of its school is a charter school. Its graduation rate of 40.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $10,833 is below the national average for a US public school district. 50% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 49/100.

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All Schools (1)
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
NEW MEXICO CONNECTIONS ACADEMYCharter04–121,401
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,833-24% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
80%
State
80.4%
Local (property tax)
10.6%
Federal
8.9%

State funding accounts for 80% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
1
Schools
1,401
Students
50%
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate40.0%
Opportunity Score49/100
StateNew Mexico →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 40.0%, graduation is 46.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $10,833, spending is 24% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Limited school choice
With only 1 school in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in NEW MEXICO CONNECTIONS ACADEMY?
NEW MEXICO CONNECTIONS ACADEMY has 1 public school, serving a total of 1,401 students.
What is the graduation rate for NEW MEXICO CONNECTIONS ACADEMY?
The graduation rate is 40.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does NEW MEXICO CONNECTIONS ACADEMY spend per student?
NEW MEXICO CONNECTIONS ACADEMY spends $10,833 per pupil — 24% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in NEW MEXICO CONNECTIONS ACADEMY?
50% of students in NEW MEXICO CONNECTIONS ACADEMY qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in NEW MEXICO CONNECTIONS ACADEMY?
Yes — 1 of the 1 school in NEW MEXICO CONNECTIONS ACADEMY is a charter school.
What grade levels does NEW MEXICO CONNECTIONS ACADEMY serve?
NEW MEXICO CONNECTIONS ACADEMY serves grades 4 through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for NEW MEXICO CONNECTIONS ACADEMY?
The median opportunity score across schools in NEW MEXICO CONNECTIONS ACADEMY is 49/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.