Manzano Mesa Elementary School
Manzano Mesa Elementary School serves 717 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Manzano Mesa Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Manzano Mesa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Manzano Mesa Elementary School's student population of 717 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 717 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
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School Rankings
Manzano Mesa Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 742 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Manzano Mesa Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NM) |
Overall Testing Rank | #240 out of 742 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 21% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 33% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 4% | 12% |
| Asian | 10% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 55% | 60% |
| Black | 1% | 2% |
| White | 26% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 51% | 71% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Albuquerque School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NM Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Manzano Mesa Elementary School is Technology Leadership (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Kennedy Middle School (1.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Albuquerque Technology Leadership Charter School Grades: 9-11 | 182 students
0.6 miles
10500 Research Rd Se
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 338-2266 0.6 9-11 182 - Albuquerque Kennedy Middle School Math: 5% | Reading: 14%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 442 students10
1.4 miles
721 Tomasita Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 880-3744 1.4 6-8 442 - Albuquerque North Star Elementary School Math: 69% | Reading: 61%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 640 students10
1.4 miles
9301 Buena Ventura Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 880-3744 1.4 K-5 640 - Albuquerque Tomasita Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 361 students10
1.4 miles
701 Tomasita Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 880-3744 1.4 K-5 361 - Albuquerque Gilbert L Sena Charter High School Charter School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 159 students10
1.5 miles
69 Hotel Cir Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 237-2374 1.5 9-12 159
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