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Early College Academy

Public | 9-12 | 150 students

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5 stars

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Posted October 16, 2010

My daughter has been attending this school for the past two years and couldn't be happier with the education and teachers. She has had the opportunity to take college level courses and is now working in an internship program. I feel that she is getting a quality education and am impressed with the ECA program.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2010

After home schooling my son through the 8th grade, I was somewhat apprehensive about putting him in a public high school, but after hearing such great things about ECA from other former home schoolers and seeing the school's ratings and test scores on this website, I decided to give this school a try. So far I am very impressed. I was able to meet all of his teachers at the school's open house and each expressed his or her love for the job, a couple of his teachers commenting that it was such a joy to teach students who actually wanted to be there. That is the difference between ECA and other schools, in my opinion. Because of the GPA requirements and rigorous academics, the students at ECA are there because they truly want to learn. What a great place for a serious student!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 29, 2008

ECA is a new school to APS and it is outstanding for the right children. Its focus on Science and Math make it a great place for the college bound student who is willing to sacrifice some of the social aspects of high school. Students can participate in extra-curricular activities at their home school, and my son did play football for AHS. At ECA he receives intense individual attention which is great. He is very smart and the staff is able to challenge him. he has taken two CNM courses and next year will take two more as well as a UNM class. He will graduate with his first year of college complete and I think his transition will be smooth based on his preparation from ECA.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 34% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%
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.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 45% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%
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 Students60%
Female46%
Male80%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
Native Americann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students90%
Female89%
Male90%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/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 Students86%
Female83%
Male89%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students88%
Female83%
Male95%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/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.

44 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 48% in 2011.

44 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

44 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
76%
Social Studies

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

44 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
88%
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 Students57%
Female48%
Male68%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic42%
Native Americann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students71%
Female76%
Male63%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
Native Americann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students64%
Female56%
Male74%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
Native Americann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students77%
Female72%
Male84%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Native Americann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/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 52% 56%
White 43% 29%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 11%
Black 1% 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 32%N/A62%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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6400 Uptown Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Phone: (505) 880-3744

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