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Mandela International Magnet (Mims) vs. Academy For Technology & Classics

Should you attend Mandela International Magnet (Mims) or Academy For Technology & Classics? 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
Mandela International Magnet (Mims)
1604 Agua Fria
Santa Fe, NM 87505
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Academy For Technology & Classics
74 A Van Nu Po Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87508
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Mandela International Magnet (Mims) 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 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

Academy For Technology & Classics ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 301 students in grades 7-12, Mandela International Magnet (Mims) 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 50-54% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 396 students in grades 7-12, Academy For Technology & Classics ranks in the top 20% 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 40% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-12
7-12
Total Students
301 students
396 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mandela International Magnet (Mims) over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Academy For Technology & Classics over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mandela International Magnet (Mims).
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Academy For Technology & Classics.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mandela International Magnet (Mims) over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Academy For Technology & Classics over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mandela International Magnet (Mims) with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Santa Fe 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Academy For Technology & Classics with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Santa Fe 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

#19 out of 796 schools in NM
(Top 5%)
#90 out of 796 schools in NM
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mandela International Magnet (Mims), encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Academy For Technology & Classics, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 10% in NM)
40%
(Top 20% in NM)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mandela International Magnet (Mims) who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Santa Fe 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 Academy For Technology & Classics who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Santa Fe School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 1% in NM)(21-22 School Year Data)
57%
(Top 10% in NM)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mandela International Magnet (Mims) who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Santa Fe 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 Academy For Technology & Classics who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Santa Fe School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Top 5% in NM)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 20% in NM)(21-22 School Year Data)
98%
(Top 20% in NM)(20-21 School Year Data)
92%
(Top 5% in NM)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Mandela International Magnet (Mims) with the average graduation rate observed in the Santa Fe 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 Academy For Technology & Classics with the average graduation rate observed in the Santa Fe 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 Mandela International Magnet (Mims) by grade.
This chart displays the students of Academy For Technology & Classics by grade.
Grade 7 Students
61
73
Grade 8 Students
66
75
Grade 9 Students
57
76
Grade 10 Students
43
57
Grade 11 Students
43
61
Grade 12 Students
31
54

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mandela International Magnet (Mims), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Santa Fe 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 American Indian at Academy For Technology & Classics, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Santa Fe 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
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mandela International Magnet (Mims), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Santa Fe 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 Academy For Technology & Classics, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Santa Fe 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
42%
65%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mandela International Magnet (Mims), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Santa Fe 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 Academy For Technology & Classics, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Santa Fe 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
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mandela International Magnet (Mims), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Santa Fe 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 Academy For Technology & Classics, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Santa Fe School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
47%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mandela International Magnet (Mims), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Santa Fe 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 Academy For Technology & Classics, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Santa Fe 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
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mandela International Magnet (Mims), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Santa Fe 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 two or more races at Academy For Technology & Classics, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Santa Fe School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
0.60
0.50
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mandela International Magnet (Mims), juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Santa Fe 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 Academy For Technology & Classics, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Santa Fe 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
20%
27%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mandela International Magnet (Mims), juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Santa Fe 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 Academy For Technology & Classics, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Santa Fe 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
5%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mandela International Magnet (Mims), juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Santa Fe 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 Academy For Technology & Classics, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Santa Fe 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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