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Mountain Mahogany Community School

Charter | K-8 | 147 students

 
 
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4 stars

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2010:
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Posted May 22, 2013

My son has attended MMCS for 7 years. Wonderful, supportive staff, excellent teachers, beautiful gardens, we love it!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 15, 2012

This is a really creepy school in a bad neighborhood, anyone can just get on campus if needed and there is no security. The office staff is rude and unorganized and this school needs to be closed down!


Posted November 5, 2010

Our first year here and we LOVE it! My kids look forward to school every day.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 21, 2010

supportive administration, everyone is loving and honest, environmental education, outside a lot, small and warm
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 4, 2010

Extremely creative faculty and thus motivated students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 4, 2010

Focuses on kids' strengths - very accepting of where kids are in their development without trying to make them into something they aren't.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2010

Mountain Mahogany is a dream come true for us. The curriculum provides training and practice in effective conflict resolution amongst peers, vocabulary on feelings and needs. I love that my kids are learning a vocabulary to express themselves and an ability to connect with others. When I drop them off at school, they go running! What a joy as a parent to see my children love their school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 2, 2010

I love the personal attention, understanding, and appreciation for the earth and our world that is taught at Mountain Mahogony Community School in Albuquerque, NM. They care for each child and encourage enthusiasm and eagerness to learn. My granddaughter's teacher spends his personal time teaching her how to play guitar and sing, which has done wonders for her self esteem. I would highly recommend this school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 30, 2010

MMCS is such a wonderful environment for children. It embodies everything that education should be! It is an organic curriculum with the most amazing teachers! MMCS even has a 2010 Golden Apple Award Winner - Ms. Jen Chavez-Miller! All the teachers are wonderful!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 29, 2010

It has been the best school for my neice!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 28, 2010

creative, whole-child learning, community, school gardens, outdoors!!! intentionality
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 28, 2010

Environmental Ed, Arts Integrated, nurturing, expanding, progressive. there is nothing like it anywhere else/
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 28, 2010

While other schools have no educational time -- and little recreational time -- outdoors, Mountain Mahogany teaches students more than an hour a day outdoors, where their senses are sharpest and memory most open. At a time when other schools are cutting art programs to nothing, MMCS uses art in every part of the curriculum. My son feels successful and learns successfully because MMCS teaches the human part of him.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 28, 2010

Compassionate campus model, environmental education, nurturing, accepting, nice community, inspired teachers, great leadership
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 28, 2010

Never seen a more nurturing, loving, environment in a public school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 28, 2010

Mountain Mahogany Community School is an unique and distinctive school. The Campassionate Campus models nurturing interaction, standards based curriculum is meaningful and effectively taught through strategies such as Singapore Math, Oral Storytelling, and the great 'outdoor classroom.' Experiential education and land-based learning takes place within the gardens, orchard, 'edible campus,' and local adventures to the Bosque! My children love MMCS and have thrived there.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

I love the community and the education that my daughter is getting, both socially and academically.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

Caring educators, great families, amazing curriculum that brings together the very best of educational methods, from waldorf to singapore math. Great school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

If it makes the children happy and want to learn, then it has to be great!


Posted April 27, 2010

It has been so refreshing sending my daughter to such a nurturing child-centered school.
—Submitted by a parent


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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 53% in 2012.

21 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
27%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 52% in 2012.

21 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
55%
Science

The state average for Science was 83% in 2010.

17 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
64%
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 44% in 2012.

24 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
6%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 50% in 2012.

24 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
50%
Science

The state average for Science was 47% in 2011.

16 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
44%
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 44% in 2012.

18 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 55% in 2012.

18 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 52% in 2010.

17 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
n/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.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

The state average for Math was 37% in 2012.

24 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 48% in 2012.

24 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 30% in 2010.

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/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.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

The state average for Math was 42% in 2012.

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 50% in 2012.

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/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.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

The state average for Math was 42% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 54% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 29% in 2010.

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/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.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students71%
Femalen/a
Male64%
Hispanicn/a
White80%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a

Reading

All Students81%
Femalen/a
Male71%
Hispanicn/a
White87%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
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

All Students75%
Femalen/a
Male81%
Hispanicn/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a

Reading

All Students71%
Femalen/a
Male69%
Hispanicn/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged70%
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

All Students39%
Femalen/a
Male46%
Hispanicn/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a

Reading

All Students50%
Femalen/a
Male54%
Hispanicn/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged46%
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

All Students71%
Female92%
Male46%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a

Reading

All Students79%
Female85%
Male73%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
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

All Students70%
Female70%
Male69%
Hispanic46%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a

Reading

All Students74%
Female80%
Male69%
Hispanic46%
Native Americann/a
White100%
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 Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a

Reading

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 69% 25%
Hispanic 27% 58%
Black 3% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 13%
Asian 1% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 12%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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5014 4th St NW
Albuquerque, NM 87107
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Phone: (505) 880-3744

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