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EXPLORE ACADEMY

New Mexico · Public School District
1
Schools
1,204
Students
$15,366
Per-Pupil Spend
+7% nat'l
21.8%
Free Lunch Rate
-30pp vs nat'l
64.5%
Graduation Rate
-22.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

EXPLORE ACADEMY is a public school district in New Mexico serving 1,204 students across 1 school. 1 of its school is a charter school. Its graduation rate of 64.5% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,366 is near the national average for a US public school district. Only 22% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 43/100.

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All Schools (1)
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
EXPLORE ACADEMYCharterKG–121,204
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,366Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
73%
State
73.0%
Local (property tax)
9.6%
Federal
17.4%

State funding accounts for 73% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
1
Schools
1,204
Students
22%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate64.5%
Opportunity Score43/100
StateNew Mexico →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 22% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Below-average graduation rate
At 64.5%, graduation is 22.0 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Limited school choice
With only 1 school in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in EXPLORE ACADEMY?
EXPLORE ACADEMY has 1 public school, serving a total of 1,204 students.
What is the graduation rate for EXPLORE ACADEMY?
The graduation rate is 64.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does EXPLORE ACADEMY spend per student?
EXPLORE ACADEMY spends $15,366 per pupil — 7% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in EXPLORE ACADEMY?
22% of students in EXPLORE ACADEMY qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in EXPLORE ACADEMY?
Yes — 1 of the 1 school in EXPLORE ACADEMY is a charter school.
What grade levels does EXPLORE ACADEMY serve?
EXPLORE ACADEMY serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for EXPLORE ACADEMY?
The median opportunity score across schools in EXPLORE ACADEMY is 43/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.