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Digital Arts and Technology

Charter | 9-12 | 281 students

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Posted October 3, 2011

Digital Arts and Technology Academy is what a charter school should be. I worked for DATA for two and a half years, and it was a highly rewarding experience. The Principal and Assistant Principal (who has since been made principal at another school in NM) were amazingly supportive of staff, students, and parents. The students are fantastic. In a city plagued by apathy, ennui, and violence in schools, DATA is a bright beacon of education for those who can't afford private education. The teachers at DATA are rare finds. This young, energetic teaching staff is able to make learning cool for the students, who come from all over the Albuquerque/Rio Rancho area. Had I remained in New Mexico, I would gladly have continued teaching there. I don't expect I'll ever find a school with as much positive energy and big-family feel as DATA.


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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 29% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
20%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 34% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%
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.

109 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 45% in 2012.

109 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%
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 Students20%
Female9%
Male25%
Hispanic15%
Native Americann/a
White37%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a

Reading

All Students29%
Female23%
Male32%
Hispanic30%
Native Americann/a
White37%
Economically disadvantagedn/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

All Students37%
Female24%
Male47%
Hispanic29%
Native Americann/a
White54%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Current10%

Reading

All Students46%
Female41%
Male50%
Hispanic34%
Native Americann/a
White68%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Current30%
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.

66 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
25%

2009

 
 
15%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 48% in 2011.

66 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
35%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

66 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
19%
Social Studies

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

66 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
22%
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 Students36%
Female38%
Male34%
Hispanic33%
Native Americann/a
White47%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading

All Students42%
Female47%
Male38%
Hispanic29%
Native Americann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students39%
Female38%
Male41%
Hispanic22%
Native Americann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Social Studies

All Students74%
Female74%
Male75%
Hispanic64%
Native Americann/a
White100%
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
Hispanic 59% 56%
White 28% 29%
American Indian/Alaska Native 7% 11%
Black 4% 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 41%N/A62%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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1011 Lamberton Placene
Albuquerque, NM 87107
Phone: (505) 880-3744

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