Serving 216 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Montessori Of The Rio Grande 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 35-39% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 216 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Montessori Of The Rio Grande's student population of 216 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
216 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Montessori Of The Rio Grande is 0.56, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
39%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
54%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
74%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Montessori Of The Rio Grande?
216 students attend Montessori Of The Rio Grande.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Montessori Of The Rio Grande students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Montessori Of The Rio Grande?
Montessori Of The Rio Grande has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Montessori Of The Rio Grande offer ?
Montessori Of The Rio Grande offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Montessori Of The Rio Grande part of?
Montessori Of The Rio Grande is part of Albuquerque Public Schools School District.
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