Serving 241 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Coral Community Charter ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% 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: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 241 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coral Community Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Coral Community Charter's student population of 241 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
241 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Children do not have achievement gaps we need to fill. They have gifts we need to leverage.
School Rankings
Coral Community Charter 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 Coral Community Charter is 0.70, 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
#83 out of 796 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
5%
11%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
45%
63%
Black
6%
2%
White
27%
19%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.6%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coral Community Charter's ranking?
Coral Community Charter is ranked #83 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Coral Community Charter often compared to?
Coral Community Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Abq School Of Excellence, Corrales International by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Coral Community Charter?
241 students attend Coral Community Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Coral Community Charter students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Coral Community Charter?
Coral Community Charter has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Coral Community Charter offer ?
Coral Community Charter offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Coral Community Charter part of?
Coral Community Charter is part of Albuquerque School District.
In what neighborhood is Coral Community Charter located?
Coral Community Charter is located in the Highland Business neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM. There are 4 other public schools located in Highland Business.
School Reviews
5 3/13/2026
Nice school with STEM Cirriculm, I recommned school to all.
5 2/7/2026
My nephew and 2 nieces attended this school for many years. Throughout their years at the school, I saw huge growth in them, which is a credit to the staff individualizing lessons for each of them and structuring the school to accommodate all of their students'' needs. All of the staff at the school are loving, attentive, and strive to make sure each child''s needs are met, and the administration are responsive, proactive, and compassionate. Everything they do, they do with the students'' best interest at heart. They have amazing staff for neurodivergent children as well. This school is a breath of fresh air in Albuquerque and I highly recommend it.
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