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21st Century ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Academy vs. Cottonwood Classical Prep

Should you attend 21st Century ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Academy or Cottonwood Classical Prep? 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.

School Overview

School
21st Century ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Academy
4300 Cutler Ave. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Cottonwood Classical Prep
7801 Jefferson St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

21st Century ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 378 students in grades 1-8, 21st Century ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 807 students in grades 6-12, Cottonwood Classical Prep 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 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
1-8
6-12
Total Students
378 students
807 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at 21st Century ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cottonwood Classical Prep over the years, with the most recent data from the 2017-18 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
45% | 55%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at 21st Century ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cottonwood Classical Prep.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
57 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at 21st Century ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cottonwood Classical Prep over the years, with the most recent data from the 2017-18 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at 21st Century ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the 21st Century ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Academy School District and the state of New Mexico, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cottonwood Classical Prep with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cottonwood Classical Preparatory School District and the state of New Mexico, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2017-18 school year.

Test Scores

35%
(21-22 School Year Data)
42%
(17-18 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at 21st Century ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the 21st Century ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Academy 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 Cottonwood Classical Prep who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cottonwood Classical Preparatory School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2017-18 school year.
49%
(Top 30% in NM)(21-22 School Year Data)
65%
(16-17 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at 21st Century ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the 21st Century ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Academy 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 Cottonwood Classical Prep who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cottonwood Classical Preparatory School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2016-17 school year.
45-49%
(Top 30% in NM)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
n/a
≥95%
(17-18 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Cottonwood Classical Prep with the average graduation rate observed in the Cottonwood Classical Preparatory School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2017-18 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of 21st Century ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Cottonwood Classical Prep by grade.
Grade 1 Students
17
-
Grade 2 Students
15
-
Grade 3 Students
22
-
Grade 4 Students
34
-
Grade 5 Students
42
-
Grade 6 Students
85
148
Grade 7 Students
80
147
Grade 8 Students
83
131
Grade 9 Students
-
111
Grade 10 Students
-
104
Grade 11 Students
-
96
Grade 12 Students
-
70

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at 21st Century ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the 21st Century ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Academy 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 Cottonwood Classical Prep, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Cottonwood Classical Preparatory School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at 21st Century ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the 21st Century ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Academy School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cottonwood Classical Prep, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cottonwood Classical Preparatory School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
52%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at 21st Century ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the 21st Century ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Academy 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 Hispanic at Cottonwood Classical Prep, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cottonwood Classical Preparatory School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
% Black
7%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at 21st Century ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the 21st Century ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Academy 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 Black at Cottonwood Classical Prep, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cottonwood Classical Preparatory School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
% White
81%
37%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at 21st Century ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the 21st Century ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Academy 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 White at Cottonwood Classical Prep, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cottonwood Classical Preparatory School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at 21st Century ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the 21st Century ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Academy 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 Cottonwood Classical Prep, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cottonwood Classical Preparatory School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
0.34
0.59
This chart showcases the diversity score of 21st Century ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the 21st Century ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Academy School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cottonwood Classical Prep, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cottonwood Classical Preparatory School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2017-18 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at 21st Century ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the 21st Century ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Academy School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cottonwood Classical Prep, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cottonwood Classical Preparatory School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2017-18 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
(17-18 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at 21st Century ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the 21st Century ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Academy School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cottonwood Classical Prep, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cottonwood Classical Preparatory School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2017-18 school year.
 
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