Serving 248 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Coyote Willow Family School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 248 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Coyote Willow Family School's student population of 248 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
248 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Coyote Willow Family School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
32%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
63%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Coyote Willow Family School?
248 students attend Coyote Willow Family School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Coyote Willow Family School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coyote Willow Family School?
Coyote Willow Family School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Coyote Willow Family School offer ?
Coyote Willow Family School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Coyote Willow Family School part of?
Coyote Willow Family School is part of Albuquerque Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Coyote Willow Family School located?
Coyote Willow Family School is located in the Paradise Hills Civic neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM. There are 3 other public schools located in Paradise Hills Civic.
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