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Public Academy for Performing Arts

Charter | 6-12 | 339 students

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Posted April 30, 2012

The Public academy for Perfoaming Arts or PAPA, is an amazing school. If your child is interested in the performing arts or is allready in the performing arts PAPA is the perfect school for him/her. After getting our new princible (Doreen Whin) our school has been more organized and has done things our school is very proud to say we have done. We have made feature length movies with our film department and every year we have a spring dance show at the national Hispanic Coltural Center showing our amazing dancers talents. Our students have done things in the perfroming arts that only kids at PAPA have the oppertunity to do. If you want your child to succeed academically and in the performing arts PAPA is the perfect place for them.


Posted April 27, 2012

This school is amazing, but the truth is that this is a school for kids who really love the performing arts. This school will give your child the tools needed to have a successful career in the performing arts. The new principal (Doreen Winn) at PAPA is taking the school to new heights and soon PAPA will be a premier school in New Mexico.


Posted October 21, 2009

The school is very unorganized and shares very little information with parents. The school makes changes and the way you find about them is when the new occurances are happening. They lost many students at the beginning of the year due to the organizational problems and new leadership. This could have been the premier school for Albuquerque, but it lacks so many things, mostly leadership to ever attain that status.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 4, 2008

This is a school every parent dreams about for their child. My child is safe and is excelling in every subject! The staff and principal are an example all schools should follow! I am thrilled and feel blessed to have my child attend this school! Dee S
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 18, 2007

I am a 6th grader at PAPA. I really like it. The teachers are nice and it is really exciting and interesting.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 12, 2007

PAPA is a unique school built on supporting performers and their hectic schedules. If you're not serious about the arts, this school isn't for you. I've been following PAPA's development since it began 5 years ago. Today, it is a very different place from even two years ago. Miraculously, the PAPA board was able to enlist the services of Katy Harvey as principal. Principal Harvey is a veteran of the academic industry with exceptional skills as an administrator. Since her arrival, PAPA is living up to its potential. The staff is now made up of dynamic individuals dedicated to their students, the arts, and their own artistic passions. With her wise guidance, PAPA begins a new chapter.
—Submitted by Su Hudson, a teacher


Posted December 15, 2006

The staff is unorganized, and rude most of the time. The kids are very different, and some have some real issues to deal with. I would not recommend this school unless your child is dedicated to their electives that are not offered at regular aps schools.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 12, 2005

I've been going to PAPA since its first year, and I'm a senior now. While it's true that the school used to be terribly unorganized and unprofessional, it's got a new, excellent principal, and is really getting better all the time. I've stuck it out these last five years, and I've been rewarded with a personalized education and very flexible staff. I cannot vouch for the middle school, because it's changed so much since I was in it. Special ed services are very much lacking, due to vast ineptitude on the parts of individual coordinators. This is something upon which the school will definitely need to improve. Despite several years of incompetence at the helm, I believe the school to be a very good place to learn, and an excellent social climate for the sorts of weird kids who have it so hard at other schools. Lastly, PAPA met/exceeded Adequate Yearly Progress last
—Submitted by Rachel Langer, a student


Posted October 20, 2004

Very clueless as to how to run a school, very unorganized, but a safe school none-the-less. teachers are normally pretty good. Not a lot of after school activites, but a lot of during school electives.
—Submitted by Alyx Weller, a former student


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 37% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
27%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
28%

2009

 
 
38%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 48% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
64%
Science

The state average for Science was 30% in 2010.

53 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
60%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

The state average for Math was 42% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
39%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 50% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
71%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2011.

56 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
54%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

The state average for Math was 42% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
50%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 54% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 29% in 2010.

53 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
39%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

The state average for Math was 29% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 34% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

The state average for Math was 39% in 2012.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 45% in 2012.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students27%
Female21%
Male39%
Hispanic23%
Native Americann/a
White32%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities10%
English Language Learner Currentn/a

Reading

All Students50%
Female52%
Male44%
Hispanic46%
Native Americann/a
White53%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities20%
English Language Learner Currentn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students47%
Female55%
Male30%
Hispanic42%
Native Americann/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged41%
English Language Learner Currentn/a

Reading

All Students71%
Female76%
Male60%
Hispanic70%
Native Americann/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged70%
English Language Learner Currentn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students53%
Female46%
Male65%
Hispanic30%
Native Americann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged37%
English Language Learner Currentn/a

Reading

All Students66%
Female67%
Male65%
Hispanic58%
Native Americann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged59%
English Language Learner Currentn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students41%
Female29%
Male56%
Hispanic41%
Native Americann/a
White46%
Economically disadvantaged31%
English Language Learner Currentn/a

Reading

All Students43%
Female33%
Male56%
Hispanic48%
Native Americann/a
White46%
Economically disadvantaged38%
English Language Learner Currentn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students49%
Female43%
Male62%
Hispanic32%
Native Americann/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a

Reading

All Students65%
Female67%
Male62%
Hispanic47%
Native Americann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

The state average for Math was 38% in 2011.

27 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
55%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 48% in 2011.

27 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
83%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

27 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
57%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 47% in 2011.

27 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
74%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New Mexico used the New Mexico High School Standards Assessment (NMHSSA) to test students in grade 11 in Reading, Math, Science and Social Studies. As of 2012, New Mexico will use only the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in reading and math. The NMHSSA is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students30%
Female21%
Malen/a
Hispanic31%
Native Americann/a
White40%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading

All Students78%
Female79%
Malen/a
Hispanic69%
Native Americann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students41%
Female37%
Malen/a
Hispanic46%
Native Americann/a
White40%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Social Studies

All Students41%
Female32%
Malen/a
Hispanic46%
Native Americann/a
White50%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New Mexico used the New Mexico High School Standards Assessment (NMHSSA) to test students in grade 11 in Reading, Math, Science and Social Studies. As of 2012, New Mexico will use only the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in reading and math. The NMHSSA is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 59% 29%
Hispanic 35% 56%
American Indian/Alaska Native 4% 11%
Black 2% 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 2%N/A62%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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3000 Adams St
Albuquerque, NM 87110
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Phone: (505) 880-3744

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