Bernalillo Public Schools School District

224 N Camino Del Pueblo
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Bernalillo Public Schools 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 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,852 students in Bernalillo Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Bernalillo Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 58% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority American Indian), 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
11 Schools
933 Schools
# Students
2,852 Students
323,300 Students
# Teachers
220 Teachers
22,307 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Bernalillo Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 72% has increased from 65-69% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NM)
#79 out of 85 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Bernalillo Public Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
5%
25%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bernalillo 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.
49%
58%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bernalillo 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.
72%
66%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Bernalillo Public Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.56
# American Indian Students
1,352 Students
38,903 Students
% American Indian Students
47%
12%
# Asian Students
13 Students
3,736 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
1,296 Students
200,203 Students
% Hispanic Students
45%
62%
# Black Students
10 Students
5,610 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
156 Students
67,120 Students
% White Students
6%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
375 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
25 Students
7,360 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
2%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
170
9,280
# Students in K Grade:
223
22,015
# Students in 1st Grade:
167
21,669
# Students in 2nd Grade:
214
22,459
# Students in 3rd Grade:
218
22,821
# Students in 4th Grade:
207
22,913
# Students in 5th Grade:
187
23,585
# Students in 6th Grade:
218
24,066
# Students in 7th Grade:
215
25,599
# Students in 8th Grade:
212
26,187
# Students in 9th Grade:
208
31,588
# Students in 10th Grade:
206
25,847
# Students in 11th Grade:
167
23,252
# Students in 12th Grade:
240
22,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,418 is higher than the state median of $14,520. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,985 is higher than the state median of $13,895. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NM)
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$4,694 MM
This chart display total revenue of Bernalillo 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
$48 MM
$4,492 MM
This chart display total spending of Bernalillo 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
$19,418
$14,520
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Bernalillo Public Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$16,985
$13,895
This chart display average spending per public school student in Bernalillo Public Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Bernalillo Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Placitas Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5 Calle Del Carbon
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-2488
Grades: PK-5
| 126 students
Rank: #22.
Cochiti Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Quail Hill Trail
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-5547
Grades: PK-5
| 172 students
Rank: #33.
Bernalillo Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Calle Del Carbon
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-3366
Grades: 3-5
| 278 students
Rank: #44.
Cochiti Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Quail Hill Trail
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-5547
Grades: 6-8
| 99 students
Rank: #55.
Santo Domingo Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Hwy 22 West
Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM 87052
(505) 867-4441
Grades: 6-8
| 81 students
Rank: #66.
Algodones Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Hwy 313
Algodones, NM 87001
(505) 867-2803
Grades: PK-5
| 139 students
Rank: #77.
Bernalillo Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
485 Camino Don Tomas
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-3309
Grades: 6-8
| 465 students
Rank: #88.
Bernalillo High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
250 Isidro Sanchez Rd
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-2388
Grades: 9-12
| 821 students
Rank: #99.
Santo Domingo Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Hwy 22 West
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-4441
Grades: PK-5
| 261 students
Rank: n/an/a
301 Calle De Escuela
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 404-5585
Grades: PK
| 143 students
Rank: n/an/a
842 Camino Don Tomas
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-4441
Grades: PK-2
| 267 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Bernalillo Public Schools School District?
Bernalillo Public Schools School District manages 11 public schools serving 2,852 students.
What is the rank of Bernalillo Public Schools School District?
Bernalillo Public Schools School District is ranked #80 out of 84 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bernalillo Public Schools School District?
47% of Bernalillo Public Schools School District students are American Indian, 45% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bernalillo Public Schools School District?
Bernalillo Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Bernalillo Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,985 is higher than the state median of $13,895. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,852 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 72% (Btm 50% in NM)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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