10809 Lexington Ave Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Matheson Park Elementary School serves 192 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 192 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 15-19%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 20-24%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Matheson Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

School Overview

Matheson Park Elementary School's student population of 192 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
192 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Matheson Park Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NM)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
15-19%
21%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
20-24%
33%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
5%
12%
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Asian
4%
1%
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Hispanic
56%
62%
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Black
4%
2%
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White
26%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
2%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.62
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
73%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Matheson Park Elementary School's ranking?

Matheson Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%) and Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).

How many students attend Matheson Park Elementary School?

192 students attend Matheson Park Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

56% of Matheson Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Matheson Park Elementary School?

Matheson Park Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.

What grades does Matheson Park Elementary School offer ?

Matheson Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Matheson Park Elementary School part of?

Matheson Park Elementary School is part of Albuquerque Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 192 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 15-19%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 20-24%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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