Serving 428 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Alice King Community School 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Math Proficiency: 32%
- Reading Proficiency: 42%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alice King Community School's student population of 428 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
428 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Alice King Community School is 0.56, which is equal to 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)32%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)42%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
57%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
35%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Alice King Community School?
428 students attend Alice King Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Alice King Community School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alice King Community School?
Alice King Community School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alice King Community School offer ?
Alice King Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Alice King Community School part of?
Alice King Community School is part of Albuquerque Public Schools School District.
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