Mission Academy vs. Las Cruces Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Mission Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for:
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Acceptance Rate
Las Cruces Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for:
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Acceptance Rate
Advanced Degrees
Overview
At Mission Academy, our mission is to empower K-8 students to live meaningful lives by providing an environment where they discover their unique strengths, learn real-world skills, and grow in good character.
Children get one shot at their education, so they need to learn what matters most.
Las Cruces Academy offers a strong academic program with small classes.
We emphasize reading, writing, languages (Spanish & Mandarin Chinese), math (Singapore math), science, social studies, art, music, and physical activity.
Young children learn phonics to support their reading. We also support social development, encouraging students to take charge of many activities.
Some of our students started their own school newspaper; it was their idea and they have been doing the work.
We have many after school activities: clubs for theater, math, board games, engineering and Lego challenges, and American Sign Language.
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
n/a
Year Founded
2016
2007
Students Body
Total Students
96 students
43 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
-
55%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
3
Kindergarten Students
12
5
Grade 1 Students
12
6
Grade 2 Students
12
5
Grade 3 Students
12
1
Grade 4 Students
12
7
Grade 5 Students
12
5
Grade 6 Students
8
7
Grade 7 Students
8
4
Grade 8 Students
8
-
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
7 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
80%
86%
Average Class Size
17
10
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:8
1:6
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$9,500
$9,620
Tuition Notes
A registration fee of $375 is due upon signing.
Partial scholarships are available on a need basis.
% on Financial Aid
8%
10%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$2,500
Acceptance Rate
70%
80%
Admissions Director
Liane Conaway
Lou Ellen Kay, Ph. D.
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
1
6
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Art Club
American Sign Language, Board Games Club, Engineering Club, Lego Robotics, Math Club, Theater Club