Serving 384 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Alice King Community School ranks in the top 20% 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 30% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 384 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alice King Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Alice King Community School's student population of 384 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
384 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
2006
School Calendar
School Rankings
Alice King Community School ranks within the top 20% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alice King Community School is 0.59, 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
#147 out of 796 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
57%
63%
Black
3%
2%
White
30%
19%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.5%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alice King Community School's ranking?
Alice King Community School is ranked #147 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Alice King Community School?
384 students attend Alice King Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Alice King Community School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alice King Community School?
Alice King Community School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Alice King Community School offer ?
Alice King Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alice King Community School part of?
Alice King Community School is part of Albuquerque School District.
In what neighborhood is Alice King Community School located?
Alice King Community School is located in the Mesa Del Norte Heights neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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