Estancia Valley Classical Academy

Summary:

Estancia Valley Classical Academy is a public charter school in Edgewood, New Mexico, serving 626 students in grades K-12 with a focus on classical education and the liberal arts.

Estancia Valley Classical Academy consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency, with 49% of students proficient in English Language Arts, 35% in Math, and 62% in Science, compared to the state averages of 39%, 25%, and 36%, respectively. The school's 11th-grade students also performed significantly better than the state average in ELA (69% vs. 34%) and Math (28% vs. 11%). Additionally, the school has maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 76.0% to 89.6% in recent years, which are generally higher than the state average. With a relatively low student-teacher ratio ranging from 16.4 to 18.1, and a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (15.58% to 23.13%) compared to nearby Albuquerque schools, Estancia Valley Classical Academy stands out as a high-performing institution with a focus on academic excellence and a diverse student population.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Manzano High, Eldorado High, Abq School Of Excellence, and Pecos Cyber Academy, Estancia Valley Classical Academy stands out with its higher academic proficiency rates, particularly in ELA and Math. The school's low student-teacher ratio may also contribute to its academic success, providing students with more individualized attention and support.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 110 State Hwy 344
       Edgewood, NM  87015


(505) 431-3822

District: Estancia Valley Classical Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
86th of 433 New Mexico Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,462 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  603

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.7%
Hispanic:
43.6%
American Indian:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19.6% Help


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Compare Details Estancia Valley Classical Academy ranks better than 80.1% of elementary schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.24. (See more...)
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Compare Details Estancia Valley Classical Academy ranks better than 82.1% of middle schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.24. (See more...)
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Compare Details Estancia Valley Classical Academy ranks better than 84.2% of high schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.26. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Estancia Valley Classical Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (52.7%), Hispanic (43.6%), American Indian (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Estancia Valley Classical Academy is 14.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Estancia Valley Classical Academy is $7,462.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Estancia Valley Classical Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Estancia Valley Classical Academy 86th of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Estancia Valley Classical Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Estancia Valley Classical Academy 42nd of 235 New Mexico public middle schools. (See Estancia Valley Classical Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Estancia Valley Classical Academy 30th of 190 New Mexico public high schools. (See Estancia Valley Classical Academy in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Estancia Valley Classical Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Estancia Valley Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 89.22 30th 421 92.9%
2016 77.78 67th 410 83.7%
2017 85.89 31st 374 91.7%
2018 90.09 19th 383 95.0%
2019 79.61 54th 396 86.4%
2022 80.09 56th 420 86.7%
2023 80.55 79th 435 81.8%
2024 78.24 86th 433 80.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Estancia Valley Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 72.46 18th 132 86.4%
2023 58.93 65th 165 60.6%
2024 57.67 37th 99 62.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Estancia Valley Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 76.66 52nd 361 85.6%
2022 62.66 85th 410 79.3%
2023 49.19 213th 426 50.0%
2024 77.77 44th 237 81.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Estancia Valley Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.76 34th 339 90.0%
2019 70.05 74th 343 78.4%
2022 76.77 52nd 395 86.8%
2023 77.08 83rd 390 78.7%
2024 74.90 91st 393 76.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Estancia Valley Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.61 10th 333 97.0%
2019 80.73 35th 337 89.6%
2022 73.03 60th 392 84.7%
2023 79.94 75th 414 81.9%
2024 79.36 72nd 410 82.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Estancia Valley Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.84 51st 329 84.5%
2019 56.71 114th 320 64.4%
2022 61.05 90th 389 76.9%
2023 64.16 131st 395 66.8%
2024 71.75 98th 390 74.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Native American students at Estancia Valley Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 87.09 14th 92 84.8%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Estancia Valley Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.32 31st 187 83.4%
2019 57.65 83rd 199 58.3%
2022 67.07 81st 325 75.1%
2023 76.60 88th 413 78.7%
2024 52.88 131st 293 55.3%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Estancia Valley Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 86.40 18th 207 91.3%
2016 92.50 11th 208 94.7%
2017 88.94 14th 176 92.0%
2018 86.31 15th 186 91.9%
2019 77.48 30th 200 85.0%
2022 76.11 40th 232 82.8%
2023 80.55 45th 239 81.2%
2024 78.24 42nd 235 82.1%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Estancia Valley Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.93 25th 100 75.0%
2024 57.67 18th 54 66.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Estancia Valley Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 48.40 83rd 223 62.8%
2023 49.19 98th 227 56.8%
2024 77.77 15th 107 86.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Estancia Valley Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.50 19th 156 87.8%
2019 79.58 21st 160 86.9%
2022 68.84 46th 220 79.1%
2023 77.08 42nd 213 80.3%
2024 74.90 41st 217 81.1%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Estancia Valley Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.22 10th 151 93.4%
2019 74.09 23rd 152 84.9%
2022 80.16 30th 213 85.9%
2023 79.94 42nd 221 81.0%
2024 79.36 33rd 219 84.9%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Estancia Valley Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.71 3rd 149 98.0%
2019 74.06 27th 150 82.0%
2022 76.35 24th 214 88.8%
2023 64.16 53rd 204 74.0%
2024 71.75 36th 206 82.5%
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Rank History for middle school Native American students at Estancia Valley Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 87.09 10th 58 82.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Estancia Valley Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.40 21st 120 82.5%
2019 59.20 35th 121 71.1%
2022 59.99 62nd 187 66.8%
2023 76.60 49th 229 78.6%
2024 52.88 73rd 181 59.7%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Estancia Valley Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 93.73 3rd 193 98.4%
2016 90.92 8th 185 95.7%
2017 71.58 32nd 158 79.7%
2018 93.11 9th 182 95.1%
2019 90.69 12th 181 93.4%
2022 99.66 1st 177 99.4%
2023 80.55 34th 170 80.0%
2024 81.26 30th 190 84.2%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Estancia Valley Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 90.87 10th 58 82.8%
2023 58.93 11th 38 71.1%
2024 57.67 13th 30 56.7%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Estancia Valley Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.19 59th 157 62.4%
2024 77.77 26th 154 83.1%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Estancia Valley Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.24 23rd 145 84.1%
2019 70.82 31st 144 78.5%
2022 98.68 1st 157 99.4%
2023 77.08 29th 143 79.7%
2024 80.95 22nd 153 85.6%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Estancia Valley Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.75 12th 143 91.6%
2019 94.68 8th 151 94.7%
2022 99.84 1st 159 99.4%
2023 79.94 28th 146 80.8%
2024 79.61 20th 159 87.4%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Estancia Valley Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.16 38th 132 71.2%
2024 71.75 28th 142 80.3%
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Rank History for high school Native American students at Estancia Valley Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 87.09 4th 42 90.5%
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Rank History for high school White students at Estancia Valley Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.76 22nd 115 80.9%
2019 78.22 22nd 109 79.8%
2022 98.22 1st 133 99.2%
2023 76.60 35th 157 77.7%
2024 52.88 55th 155 64.5%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, August 5, 2017

Open Quote This school's environment is toxic. Bullying is rampant and ignored. Selfish administrators are deceitful and are often elitist. Because there is no sports program, EVCA chooses to make homework the new sport, a sport which ate away hours of my child's time and happiness. If you have a happy, well-adjusted child, keep him out of EVCA. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, June 10, 2016

Open Quote The curriculum is great, they really push the kids but they pride themselves on the "rigorous" and "willing" piece of their mission so any kid not performing well is deemed not "willing" and they will just leave them behind. I have seen teachers take away essential tools such as a writing board because a child (in kindergarten) is not on task so they are then unable to complete the assignment. They demand the student is on task all the time, even when my daughter had a 102 fever she got in trouble for not being on task. The teachers are very unwelcoming to parents and even though volunteering is a requirement they often make it difficult to volunteer, the office staff will not communicate with you when you are volunteering. My children all told me mom I don't want to go to school there, anywhere but there! Their teacher even made them hold their cupcakes another student passed out for a birthday while they were being picked up rather than allowing 10 minutes to let them eat them in class (3rd grade). Close Quote



Enrollment information for Estancia Valley Classical Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 211 1 9 70 2 0 0 0 293
2014 245 2 12 81 2 0 1 0 343
2015 280 1 10 110 3 0 1 0 405
2016 281 1 7 109 4 0 2 0 404
2017 328 1 6 119 4 0 2 0 460
2018 353 2 6 121 9 0 0 0 491
2019 400 0 5 147 10 0 0 0 562
2020 402 0 6 168 12 0 0 0 588
2021 396 1 3 187 10 0 0 0 597
2022 385 1 5 194 15 1 0 0 601
2023 388 1 7 216 12 2 0 0 626
2024 318 3 5 263 9 3 2 0 603

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Estancia Valley Classical Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 293 18.0 16.2 0
2014 343 22.5 15.2 29.4
2015 405 24.0 16.8 37.8
2016 404 25.0 16.1 43.1
2017 460 25.2 18.1 36.3
2018 491 n/a n/a 15.7
2019 562 30.2 18.5 21.9
2020 588 35.8 16.4 23
2021 597 32.8 18.1 15.6
2022 601 34.6 17.3 23.1
2023 626 38.1 16.4 21.7
2024 603 40.6 14.8 19.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Estancia Valley Classical Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 293 18.0 16.2 0
2014 343 22.5 15.2 29.4
2015 405 24.0 16.8 37.8
2016 404 25.0 16.1 43.1
2017 460 25.2 18.1 36.3
2018 491 n/a n/a 15.7
2019 562 30.2 18.5 21.9
2020 588 35.8 16.4 23
2021 597 32.8 18.1 15.6
2022 601 34.6 17.3 23.1
2023 626 38.1 16.4 21.7
2024 603 40.6 14.8 19.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Estancia Valley Classical Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,462

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Estancia Valley Classical Academy

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 54th of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 79th of 435 Elementary schools
 4.5%
Ranks 30th of 200 Middle schoolsRanks 45th of 239 Middle schools
 3.8%
Ranks 12th of 181 High schoolsRanks 34th of 170 High schools
 13.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (Estancia Valley Classical Academy)3552.9
 17.9%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3031.8
 1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Estancia Valley Classical Academy)4639.2
 6.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)3222.5
 9.5%
4th Grade Language Arts (Estancia Valley Classical Academy)3648.1
 12.1%
   4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3035.2
 5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Estancia Valley Classical Academy)4938.5
 10.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2724.5
 2.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (Estancia Valley Classical Academy)5752.6
 4.4%
   5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3335.7
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Estancia Valley Classical Academy)3847.4
 9.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2430.7
 6.7%
6th Grade Language Arts (Estancia Valley Classical Academy)4958.5
 9.5%
   6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3132.9
 1.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Estancia Valley Classical Academy)3349.1
 16.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1932.5
 13.5%
7th Grade Language Arts (Estancia Valley Classical Academy)5052.9
 2.9%
   7th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3134.8
 3.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Estancia Valley Classical Academy)4266.7
 24.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1924.8
 5.8%
8th Grade Language Arts (Estancia Valley Classical Academy)3744
 7%
   8th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3133.2
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Estancia Valley Classical Academy)3028
 2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2019.7
 0.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students562626
 11.4%
African American01
American Indian1012
 20%
Asian57
 40%
Hispanic147216
 46.9%
Pacific Islander02
White400388
 3%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.9%21.7%
 0.2%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 603 students attended Estancia Valley Classical Academy.

Students at Estancia Valley Classical Academy are 53% White, 44% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

Estancia Valley Classical Academy ranks 86th of 433 New Mexico alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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