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Early College Academy vs. Explore Academy

Should you attend Early College Academy or Explore Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Early College Academy
807 Mountain Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87102
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Explore Academy
5100 Masthead St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Early College Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

Explore Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 221 students in grades 9-12, Early College Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,354 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Explore Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
K-12
Total Students
221 students
1,354 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Early College Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Explore Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Early College Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Explore Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
(18-19 School Year Data)
104 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Early College Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2018-19 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Explore Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Early College Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Albuquerque School District and the state of New Mexico, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2009-10 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Explore Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Explore Academy School District and the state of New Mexico, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#36 out of 796 schools in NM
(Top 5%)
#63 out of 796 schools in NM
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Early College Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Explore Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-59%
(Top 10% in NM)
45%
(Top 20% in NM)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Early College Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Albuquerque School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Explore Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Explore Academy School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-69%
(Top 5% in NM)(21-22 School Year Data)
56%
(Top 10% in NM)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Early College Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Albuquerque School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Explore Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Explore Academy School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-79%
(Top 5% in NM)(21-22 School Year Data)
54%
(Top 20% in NM)(21-22 School Year Data)
91%
(Top 20% in NM)(20-21 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Bottom 50% in NM)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Early College Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Albuquerque School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Explore Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Explore Academy School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Early College Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Explore Academy by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
67
Grade 1 Students
-
67
Grade 2 Students
-
73
Grade 3 Students
-
71
Grade 4 Students
-
72
Grade 5 Students
-
73
Grade 6 Students
-
188
Grade 7 Students
-
191
Grade 8 Students
-
193
Grade 9 Students
56
134
Grade 10 Students
56
114
Grade 11 Students
59
62
Grade 12 Students
50
49

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Early College Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Albuquerque School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Explore Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Explore Academy School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Early College Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Albuquerque School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Explore Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Explore Academy School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
62%
45%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Early College Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Albuquerque School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Explore Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Explore Academy School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Early College Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Albuquerque School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Explore Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Explore Academy School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
27%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Early College Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Albuquerque School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Explore Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Explore Academy School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Early College Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Albuquerque School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
n/a
0.54
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of Early College Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Albuquerque School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Explore Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Explore Academy School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
19%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Early College Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Albuquerque School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Explore Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Explore Academy School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Early College Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Albuquerque School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Explore Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Explore Academy School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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