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Albuquerque School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 55 public middle schools serving 24,675 students in Albuquerque School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public middle schools in New Mexico.
Public Middle Schools in Albuquerque School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
172 Schools
303 Schools
# Students
75,753 Students
97,076 Students
# Teachers
5,730 Teachers
6,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Albuquerque School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 140 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has increased from 68% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#47 out of 141 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)76%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.59
% American Indian
6%
13%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
66%
59%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
19%
22%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,433 is higher than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,866 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,169 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$1,202 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,433
$14,756
Spending / Student
$15,866
$14,121
Best Albuquerque School District Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coyote Willow Family School
Alternative School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7125 Irving Blvd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 253-0050
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 253-0050
Gr: K-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Desert Willow Family School
Alternative School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3303 Monroe Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 888-1647
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 888-1647
Gr: K-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Eisenhower Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11001 Camero Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 292-2530
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 292-2530
Gr: 6-8 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Desert Ridge Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8400 Barstow Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 857-9282
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 857-9282
Gr: 6-8 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
New Mexico International School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7215 Montgomery Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 503-7670
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 503-7670
Gr: K-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
New Futures High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5400 Cutler Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 883-5680
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 883-5680
Gr: 7-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Vision Quest Alternative Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5401 Glenrio Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 352-0343
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 352-0343
Gr: 6-8
Rank: #88.
Coral Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4401 Silver Avenue Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 292-6725
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 292-6725
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #99.
Eldorado High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11300 Montgomery Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 296-4871
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 296-4871
Gr: PK-12 | 1,608 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1010.
Roosevelt Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11799 State Highway 14s
Tijeras, NM 87059
(505) 281-3316
Tijeras, NM 87059
(505) 281-3316
Gr: 6-8 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1111.
Tony Hillerman Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8101 Rainbow Blvd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 792-0698
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 792-0698
Gr: 6-8 | 939 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Mountain Mahogany Community School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5014 4th Street Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-1424
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-1424
Gr: K-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Public Academy For Performing Arts
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11800 Princess Jeanne Ave. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 830-3128
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 830-3128
Gr: 6-12 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1414.
Alice King Community School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8100 Mountain Rd. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 344-0746
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 344-0746
Gr: K-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1515.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
712 Girard Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 255-8691
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 255-8691
Gr: 6-8 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1616.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3501 Moon St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 299-4735
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 299-4735
Gr: 6-8 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1717.
Corrales International
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5500 Wilshire Ave. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(505) 344-9733
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(505) 344-9733
Gr: K-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1818.
L.b. Johnson Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6811 Taylor Ranch Dr Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 898-1492
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 898-1492
Gr: 6-8 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1919.
Hoover Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12015 Tivoli Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 298-6896
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 298-6896
Gr: 6-8 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2020.
Digital Arts And Technology Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1011 Lamberton Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-0888
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-0888
Gr: 7-12 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2121.
Tres Volcanes Community Collaborative School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9601 Tierra Pintada Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 253-0200
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 253-0200
Gr: K-8 | 937 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2222.
Cleveland Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6910 Natalie St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 881-9227
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 881-9227
Gr: 6-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2323.
Grant Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1111 Easterday Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 299-2113
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 299-2113
Gr: 6-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2424.
James Monroe Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6100 Paradise Blvd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 897-0101
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 897-0101
Gr: 6-8 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2525.
Voz Collegiate Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
955 San Pedro Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 336-5559
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 336-5559
Gr: 6-8 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2626.
Taft Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
620 Schulte Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 344-4389
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 344-4389
Gr: 6-8 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2727.
Jackson Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10600 Indian School Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 299-7377
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 299-7377
Gr: 6-8 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2828.
The International School At Mesa Del Sol
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Bobby Foster Rd
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 508-3295
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 508-3295
Gr: PK-12 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2929.
Ecademy K-8
(Math: 13% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5300 Cutler Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 247-4209
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 247-4209
Gr: K-8 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3030.
Highland Autism Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
220 Monroe Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 266-6869
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 266-6869
Gr: PK-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #3131.
Taylor Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8200 Guadalupe Tr Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 898-3666
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 898-3666
Gr: 6-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3232.
Ecademy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5300 Cutler Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 247-4209
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 247-4209
Gr: K-12 | 1,035 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3333.
Manzano High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12200 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 559-2200
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 559-2200
Gr: PK-12 | 1,217 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3434.
Los Puentes Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4012 4th St. Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 342-5959
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 342-5959
Gr: 7-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3535.
George I Sanchez
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4050 118th St Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 253-0300
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 253-0300
Gr: PK-8 | 1,099 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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