Serving 61 students in grades Kindergarten-5, William W & Josephine Dorn Charter Community School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William W & Josephine Dorn Charter Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
William W & Josephine Dorn Charter Community School's student population of 61 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
61 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of William W & Josephine Dorn Charter Community School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21-39%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
15%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
54%
62%
Black
5%
2%
White
20%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
74%
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend William W & Josephine Dorn Charter Community School?
61 students attend William W & Josephine Dorn Charter Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of William W & Josephine Dorn Charter Community School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 15% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William W & Josephine Dorn Charter Community School?
William W & Josephine Dorn Charter Community School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does William W & Josephine Dorn Charter Community School offer ?
William W & Josephine Dorn Charter Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is William W & Josephine Dorn Charter Community School part of?
William W & Josephine Dorn Charter Community School is part of Albuquerque Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is William W & Josephine Dorn Charter Community School located?
William W & Josephine Dorn Charter Community School is located in the South Broadway neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM. There are 1 other public schools located in South Broadway.
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