Serving 370 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, A. Montoya Elementary 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 370 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: A. Montoya Elementary serves the eastern part of Tijeras, NM, covering an attendance zone of approximately 195.5 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 9.9 miles and the furthest edge located 19.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
A. Montoya Elementary School's student population of 370 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
370 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
A. Montoya Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A. Montoya Elementary School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#195 out of 796 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
24%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
54%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
37%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
Showing 2008–2024. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A. Montoya Elementary School's ranking?
A. Montoya Elementary School is ranked #195 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are A. Montoya Elementary School often compared to?
A. Montoya Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like San Antonito Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend A. Montoya Elementary School?
370 students attend A. Montoya Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of A. Montoya Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of A. Montoya Elementary School?
A. Montoya Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does A. Montoya Elementary School offer ?
A. Montoya Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is A. Montoya Elementary School part of?
A. Montoya Elementary School is part of Albuquerque School District.
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