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Village Academy

Public | 6-8

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Posted April 18, 2012

My child has attended VACS for the last three years. I am very pleased with the education he has received at this school. I will share that while some students did not take full advantage of the excellent teaching staff at VACS-those that DID...EXCELLED! Feedback from prior students have been they were well prepared-much more advanced when attending other schools-especially in Language Arts. VACS expects its students to perform and utilize all their talents and skills. I have seen where students who were very negative toward their education disrupt the learning process and "parents" blamed staff for the disruption. Yes there were bullies-but what school does not? Again-parents denying their child was a bully when caught and witnessed by students and staff. Staff is VERY VERY professional but when students come from other schools that DON'T expect them to perform-they get angry at Teachers for "making" them actually work! OVERALL VACS is an excellent school! I am very pleased with the education received-don't believe all the negativity people gossip about-they are most likely the parents who don't see their child as the instigators! Also-where r u parents? get involved!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 31, 2009

I am a parent of two children attending VACS for the second year. I gave my them the option of returning to VACS or trying BMS - THEY chose VACS. The school is very small with only one class per grade. I have seen both of them gain confidence while at this school. Their grades are good and they have experienced things that regular public schools don't offer such as flying a plane. One drawback is that sports are not offered.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 19, 2009

I am a parent of a student that currently attends this charter school and I believe that this is a excellent middle school that has performed at the same level of proficiency as the rest of the school district and I am wondering where you got your low statistics from.
—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 37% in 2012.

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20%

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16%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 48% in 2012.

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20%

2009

 
 
37%
Science

The state average for Science was 30% in 2010.

14 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
14%

2009

 
 
37%
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.

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2010

 
 
12%

2009

 
 
10%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 50% in 2012.

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2010

 
 
24%

2009

 
 
52%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2011.

2011

 
 
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2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
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 42% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
15%

2009

 
 
5%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 54% in 2012.

2012

 
 
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2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
32%
Science

The state average for Science was 29% in 2010.

20 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
20%

2009

 
 
0%
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

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English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

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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
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Malen/a
African Americann/a
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Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
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Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Studentsn/a
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African Americann/a
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Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
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 Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
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

Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 45% 56%
White 29% 29%
American Indian/Alaska Native 25% 11%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 1%
Black N/A 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 38%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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301 Camino Del Pueblo
Bernalillo, NM 87004
Phone: (505) 867-2317

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