Albuquerque Public Schools School District

6400 Uptown Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Albuquerque Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 176 public schools serving 81,755 students in Albuquerque Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Albuquerque Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 58% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
176 Schools
933 Schools
# Students
81,755 Students
323,300 Students
# Teachers
6,045 Teachers
22,307 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Albuquerque Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 84 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 76% has increased from 66% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NM)
#4 out of 85 school districts
(Top 5%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Albuquerque Public Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
51%
25%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Albuquerque Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
75%
58%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Albuquerque Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
76%
66%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Albuquerque Public Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.56
# American Indian Students
4,379 Students
38,903 Students
% American Indian Students
5%
12%
# Asian Students
1,687 Students
3,736 Students
% Asian Students
2%
1%
# Hispanic Students
54,500 Students
200,203 Students
% Hispanic Students
67%
62%
# Black Students
2,003 Students
5,610 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
16,174 Students
67,120 Students
% White Students
20%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
76 Students
375 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,943 Students
7,360 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
2%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
1,611
9,280
# Students in K Grade:
5,421
22,015
# Students in 1st Grade:
5,432
21,669
# Students in 2nd Grade:
5,661
22,459
# Students in 3rd Grade:
5,768
22,821
# Students in 4th Grade:
5,821
22,913
# Students in 5th Grade:
5,943
23,585
# Students in 6th Grade:
5,602
24,066
# Students in 7th Grade:
6,052
25,599
# Students in 8th Grade:
6,408
26,187
# Students in 9th Grade:
9,915
31,588
# Students in 10th Grade:
7,022
25,847
# Students in 11th Grade:
5,904
23,252
# Students in 12th Grade:
5,195
22,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,300 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,520. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,702 is higher than the state median of $13,895. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NM)
Total Revenue
$1,169 MM
$4,694 MM
This chart display total revenue of Albuquerque Public Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$1,202 MM
$4,492 MM
This chart display total spending of Albuquerque Public Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,300
$14,520
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Albuquerque Public Schools  School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,702
$13,895
This chart display average spending per public school student in Albuquerque Public Schools  School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Albuquerque Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Desert Willow Family School
Alternative School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3303 Monroe Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 888-1647
Grades: K-8
| 282 students
Rank: #22.
Eldorado High School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11300 Montgomery Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 296-4871
Grades: PK-12
| 1,661 students
Rank: #33.
Hubert H Humphrey Elementary School
Math: 70% | Reading: 64%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9801 Academy Hills Dr Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 821-4981
Grades: PK-5
| 462 students
Rank: #44.
Double Eagle Elementary School
Math: 62% | Reading: 69%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8901 Lowell St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 857-0187
Grades: PK-5
| 523 students
Rank: #55.
S. Y. Jackson Elementary School
Math: 63% | Reading: 63%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4720 Cairo Dr Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 296-9536
Grades: K-5
| 498 students
Rank: #66.
North Star Elementary School
Math: 69% | Reading: 61%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9301 Ventura Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 856-6578
Grades: K-5
| 561 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Cottonwood Classical Prep
Charter School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7801 Jefferson St. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 998-1021
Grades: 6-12
| 781 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
La Cueva High School
Math: 72% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7801 Wilshire Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 823-2327
Grades: 9-12
| 1,800 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Georgia O'keeffe Elementary School
Math: 64% | Reading: 58%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11701 San Victorio Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 293-4259
Grades: K-5
| 502 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
San Antonito Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12555 N Hwy 14
Sandia Park, NM 87047
(505) 281-3931
Grades: K-5
| 294 students
Rank: #1111.
Desert Ridge Middle School
Math: 56% | Reading: 59%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8400 Barstow Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 857-9282
Grades: 6-8
| 880 students
Rank: #1212.
East Mountain High School
Charter School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
25 La Madera Road
Sandia Park, NM 87047
(505) 281-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 363 students
Rank: #1313.
Sandia High School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7801 Candelaria Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 294-1511
Grades: 9-12
| 1,737 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Coyote Willow Family School
Alternative School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7125 Irving Blvd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 253-0050
Grades: K-8
| 248 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Onate Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12415 Brentwood Hills Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 291-6819
Grades: PK-5
| 272 students
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
College And Career High School
Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
525 Buena Vista Dr Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 224-4880
Grades: 9-12
| 253 students
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Early College Academy
Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
807 Mountain Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 247-3658
Grades: 9-12
| 201 students
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Nex Gen Academy
Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5325 Montgomery Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 878-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 273 students
Rank: #1919.
Eisenhower Middle School
Math: 47% | Reading: 58%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11001 Camero Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 292-2530
Grades: 6-8
| 799 students
Rank: #2020.
Dennis Chavez Elementary School
Math: 53% | Reading: 51%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7500 Barstow Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 821-1810
Grades: PK-5
| 552 students
Rank: #2121.
Albuquerque High School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
800 Odelia Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 843-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,902 students
Rank: #2222.
Ecademy
Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5300 Cutler Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 247-4209
Grades: K-12
| 871 students
Rank: #2323.
Montessori Of The Rio Grande
Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1650 Gabaldon Dr. N.w.
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 842-5993
Grades: K-5
| 216 students
Rank: #2424.
New Mexico International School
Charter School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8650 Alameda Blvd. Ne Bldg. 2b
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 503-7670
Grades: K-8
| 402 students
Rank: #2525.
Volcano Vista High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8100 Rainbow Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 890-0343
Grades: 9-12
| 2,251 students
Rank: #2626.
Tierra Antigua Elementary School
Math: 47% | Reading: 42%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8121 Rainbow Blvd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 792-3262
Grades: K-5
| 820 students
Rank: #2727.
Arroyo Del Oso Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6504 Harper Drive NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 821-9393
Grades: K-5
| 306 students
Rank: #2828.
Corrales Elementary School
Math: 47% | Reading: 41%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
200 Target Rd
Corrales, NM 87048
(505) 792-7400
Grades: K-5
| 312 students
Rank: #2929.
Ventana Ranch Elementary School
Math: 44% | Reading: 41%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6801 Ventana Village Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 890-7375
Grades: PK-5
| 624 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Bandelier Elementary School
Math: 44% | Reading: 39%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3309 Pershing St Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 255-8744
Grades: K-5
| 436 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Petroglyph Elementary School
Math: 41% | Reading: 41%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5100 Marna Lynn Ave Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 898-0923
Grades: PK-5
| 498 students
Rank: #3232.
Osuna Elementary School
Math: 42% | Reading: 39%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4715 Moon St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 296-4811
Grades: K-5
| 456 students
Rank: #3333.
Griegos Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4040 San Isidro Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 345-3661
Grades: K-5
| 243 students
Rank: #3434.
Monte Vista Elementary School
Math: 39% | Reading: 40%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3211 Monte Vista Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 260-2030
Grades: K-5
| 454 students
Rank: #3535.
John Baker Elementary School
Math: 46% | Reading: 36%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12015-b Tivoli St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 298-7486
Grades: K-5
| 401 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Albuquerque Public Schools School District?
Albuquerque Public Schools School District manages 176 public schools serving 81,755 students.
What is the rank of Albuquerque Public Schools School District?
Albuquerque Public Schools School District is ranked #3 out of 84 school districts in New Mexico (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Albuquerque Public Schools School District?
67% of Albuquerque Public Schools School District students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Albuquerque Public Schools School District?
Albuquerque Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Albuquerque Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,702 is higher than the state median of $13,895. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 176 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 81,755 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : 76% (Top 50% in NM)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 51% (Top 10%)
  • : 75% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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