Monte Vista Elementary School is a public elementary school in the Nob Hill neighborhood of Albuquerque, New Mexico, whose campus is listed in the New Mexico State Register of Cultural Properties and the National Register of Historic Places.
Serving 384 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Monte Vista Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 47% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (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 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 384 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Monte Vista Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Monte Vista Elementary School's student population of 384 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
384 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
1931
School Rankings
Monte Vista Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monte Vista Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#56 out of 810 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
12%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
49%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
36%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monte Vista Elementary School's ranking?
Monte Vista Elementary School is ranked #56 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Monte Vista Elementary School often compared to?
Monte Vista Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bandelier Elementary School, Zia Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Monte Vista Elementary School?
384 students attend Monte Vista Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Monte Vista Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monte Vista Elementary School?
Monte Vista Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Monte Vista Elementary School offer ?
Monte Vista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Monte Vista Elementary School part of?
Monte Vista Elementary School is part of Albuquerque School District.
In what neighborhood is Monte Vista Elementary School located?
Monte Vista Elementary School is located in the Nob Hill neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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