The top reported proficiency rate is 40% in English language arts. The lowest is 20% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on North Valley Academy
North Valley Academy is a single-school charter district in New Mexico serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. The district comprises one school, also called North Valley Academy, which is currently open and operating. The school's charter was authorized for a five-year contract term running through 2026, which means families considering enrollment can expect the school to remain operational at least through that period. For a charter school, contract renewal is the central question of whether it stays open, and this authorization provides near-term stability on that front.
The student body is small for a district, with enrollment spread across the pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade span. The school serves a predominantly Hispanic student population, with smaller representation from white, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, and multiracial students. No Black or Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students were reported. Information on free or reduced-price lunch eligibility was not available, so the economic profile of the student body cannot be characterized from the data provided. Similarly, data on students with individualized education programs and English learners was missing, so the picture of special populations served is incomplete.
On state assessments from the most recent school year, North Valley Academy's results present a mixed academic profile. In English language arts, proficiency was moderate, with a solid share of tested students reaching proficiency. This is the school's relative strength. Mathematics proficiency was notably lower, with a smaller portion of students meeting the proficient bar. Science results were also low, though the science assessment covers fewer grades and a much smaller tested group, which can make that figure less stable as a standalone indicator. A parent may want to look into the school's approach to math instruction and science enrichment to understand how these areas are being addressed.
Because North Valley Academy does not serve high school grades, there is no graduation rate to report. That absence reflects the grade band served, not a gap in performance. No multi-year trend data was available, so it is not possible to say whether proficiency is improving or declining over time. Average scale scores were also missing from the assessment data, limiting the picture to proficiency rates alone.
The data provided does not include a locale brief or community and economic context for the area surrounding North Valley Academy. The city, street address, and county were not listed, so there is no grounded description of the neighborhood, housing market, or commute patterns to offer. A parent researching this school would need to look elsewhere for information about the physical setting and local real estate.
No neighbor comparison fact-set was provided, so North Valley Academy cannot be positioned against nearby districts or schools in its county. Civil rights data, including discipline and access metrics, was not available. Program offerings, staffing details, attendance patterns, and course access information were all missing as well. Without these, the narrative is necessarily limited to what the state assessment and enrollment data can support.
What the available data does tell a parent is this. North Valley Academy is a small, predominantly Hispanic charter school serving the early and middle grades in New Mexico, with charter authorization secured through 2026. Its ELA results are the strongest part of its academic profile, while math and science proficiency are areas where a family would want to ask specific questions about curriculum, intervention, and support. The missing data on economic disadvantage, special populations, staffing, programs, and community context means a full picture requires direct outreach to the school.
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