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 57 public middle schools serving 28,521 students in Albuquerque Public Schools 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 Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
176 Schools
303 Schools
# Students
81,755 Students
101,278 Students
# Teachers
6,045 Teachers
7,192 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.
Overall District Rank
#4 out of 85 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
58%
Graduation Rate
76%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.58
# American Indian Students
4,379 Students
13,459 Students
% American Indian Students
5%
13%
# Asian Students
1,687 Students
1,187 Students
% Asian Students
2%
1%
# Hispanic Students
54,500 Students
60,456 Students
% Hispanic Students
67%
60%
# Black Students
2,003 Students
1,847 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
16,174 Students
21,846 Students
% White Students
20%
22%
# Hawaiian Students
76 Students
149 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,943 Students
2,334 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,611
502
# Students in K Grade:
5,421
2,426
# Students in 1st Grade:
5,432
2,387
# Students in 2nd Grade:
5,661
2,571
# Students in 3rd Grade:
5,768
2,553
# Students in 4th Grade:
5,821
2,729
# Students in 5th Grade:
5,943
2,877
# Students in 6th Grade:
5,602
18,847
# Students in 7th Grade:
6,052
25,599
# Students in 8th Grade:
6,408
26,187
# Students in 9th Grade:
9,915
4,607
# Students in 10th Grade:
7,022
3,555
# Students in 11th Grade:
5,904
3,252
# Students in 12th Grade:
5,195
3,186
# 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.
Total Revenue
$1,169 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$1,202 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,300
$14,520
Spending / Student
$14,702
$13,895
Best Albuquerque Public Schools School District Public Middle Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Desert Willow Family School
Alternative School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3303 Monroe Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 888-1647
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 888-1647
Grades: K-8
| 282 students
Rank: #22.
Eldorado High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11300 Montgomery Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 296-4871
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 296-4871
Grades: PK-12
| 1,661 students
Rank: #33.
Cottonwood Classical Prep
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7801 Jefferson St. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 998-1021
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 998-1021
Grades: 6-12
| 781 students
Rank: #44.
Desert Ridge Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8400 Barstow Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 857-9282
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 857-9282
Grades: 6-8
| 880 students
Rank: #55.
Coyote Willow Family School
Alternative School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7125 Irving Blvd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 253-0050
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 253-0050
Grades: K-8
| 248 students
Rank: #66.
Eisenhower Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11001 Camero Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 292-2530
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 292-2530
Grades: 6-8
| 799 students
Rank: #77.
Ecademy
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5300 Cutler Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 247-4209
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 247-4209
Grades: K-12
| 871 students
Rank: #88.
New Mexico International School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8650 Alameda Blvd. Ne Bldg. 2b
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 503-7670
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 503-7670
Grades: K-8
| 402 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Alice King Community School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8100 Mountain Rd. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 344-0746
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 344-0746
Grades: K-8
| 428 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Corrales International
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5500 Wilshire Ave. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(505) 344-9733
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(505) 344-9733
Grades: K-12
| 233 students
Rank: #1111.
Cien Aguas International
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2000 Randolph Rd. Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 255-0001
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 255-0001
Grades: K-8
| 414 students
Rank: #1212.
Roosevelt Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11799 State Highway 14s
Tijeras, NM 87059
(505) 281-3316
Tijeras, NM 87059
(505) 281-3316
Grades: 6-8
| 382 students
Rank: #1313.
International School At Mesa Del Sol
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2660 Eastman Crossing Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 508-3295
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 508-3295
Grades: PK-12
| 317 students
Rank: #1414.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3501 Moon St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 299-4735
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 299-4735
Grades: 6-8
| 641 students
Rank: #1515.
Highland Autism Center
Special Education School
220 Monroe Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 266-6869
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 266-6869
Grades: PK-12
| 38 students
Rank: #1616.
Tony Hillerman Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8101 Rainbow Blvd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 792-0698
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 792-0698
Grades: 6-8
| 1,059 students
Rank: #1717.
Public For Performing Arts
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11800 Princess Jeanne Ave. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 830-3128
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 830-3128
Grades: 6-12
| 434 students
Rank: #1818.
Coral Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4401 Silver Avenue Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 292-6725
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 292-6725
Grades: PK-8
| 228 students
Rank: #1919.
Manzano High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12200 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 559-2200
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 559-2200
Grades: PK-12
| 1,393 students
Rank: #2020.
Digital Arts And Technology Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1011 Lamberton Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-0888
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-0888
Grades: 7-12
| 321 students
Rank: #2121.
L.b. Johnson Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6811 Taylor Ranch Dr Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 898-1492
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 898-1492
Grades: 6-8
| 622 students
Rank: #2222.
Hoover Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12015 Tivoli Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 298-6896
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 298-6896
Grades: 6-8
| 417 students
Rank: #2323.
Tres Volcanes Community Collaborative School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9601 Tierra Pintada Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 253-0200
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 253-0200
Grades: K-8
| 931 students
Rank: #2424.
James Monroe Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6100 Paradise Blvd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 897-0101
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 897-0101
Grades: 6-8
| 802 students
Rank: #2525.
Mountain Mahogany Community School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5014 4th Street Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-1424
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-1424
Grades: K-8
| 201 students
Rank: #2626.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
712 Girard Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 255-8691
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 255-8691
Grades: 6-8
| 721 students
Rank: #2727.
Cleveland Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 22% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6910 Natalie St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 881-9227
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 881-9227
Grades: 6-8
| 584 students
Rank: #2828.
Grant Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 31% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Easterday Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 299-2113
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 299-2113
Grades: 6-8
| 396 students
Rank: #2929.
Vision Quest Alternative Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5401 Glenrio Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 352-0343
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 352-0343
Grades: 6-8
| 4 students
Rank: #3030.
Taylor Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8200 Guadalupe Tr Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 898-3666
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 898-3666
Grades: 6-8
| 346 students
Rank: #3131.
Jackson Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 27% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10600 Indian School Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 299-7377
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 299-7377
Grades: 6-8
| 437 students
Rank: #3232.
John Adams Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 30% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5401 Glenrio Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 831-0400
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 831-0400
Grades: 6-8
| 473 students
Rank: #3333.
Taft Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
620 Schulte Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 344-4389
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 344-4389
Grades: 6-8
| 298 students
Rank: #3434.
Native American Community Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Indian School Rd
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 266-0992
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 266-0992
Grades: K-12
| 479 students
Rank: #3535.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 17% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Park Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 764-2000
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 764-2000
Grades: 6-8
| 392 students
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