SCHOOLS

Operating Schools

72

Fifty-three percent of all charters are located in Albuquerque, the state's capital.

Total Enrollment

13,117

Resource

The National Charter School Directory offers complete listings, including school address, program description, and website.

LAW

Grade

C

Rank

22nd out of 40 laws

Resource

CER's 2010 point-by-point profile of New Mexico's charter law looks at approval process, operations, funding, and teacher and student provisions.

EQUITY

Funding

New Mexico's charter schools receive, on average, $7,400 per pupil, compared to $12,457 for conventional public schools.

Resource

More information on equity issues at Charter School Funding: Following the Money.

ACHIEVEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY

Test Scores

An analysis by the University of New Mexico found that charter schools in the state tend to have higher rates of proficiency than conventional public schools.

Closures

As of February 2009, three New Mexico charters have been closed.

Resource

Accountability Report 2009: Charter Schools: In-depth information about charter achievement and accountability, including state-by-state analyses and closure listings.