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Altura Preparatory School vs. New Mexico International School

Should you attend Altura Preparatory School or New Mexico International School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Altura Preparatory School
8650 Alameda Blvd Bldg 2b
Albuquerque, NM 87122
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
New Mexico International School
7215 Montgomery Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Altura Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

New Mexico International School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 259 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Altura Preparatory School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 401 students in grades Kindergarten-8, New Mexico International School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-8
Total Students
259 students
401 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Altura Preparatory School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at New Mexico International School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
44% | 56%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Altura Preparatory School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at New Mexico International School.
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Altura Preparatory School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at New Mexico International School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Altura Preparatory School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Altura Preparatory School District and the state of New Mexico, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at New Mexico International School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Albuquerque School District and the state of New Mexico, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#4 out of 796 schools in NM
(Top 1%)
#45 out of 796 schools in NM
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Altura Preparatory School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of New Mexico International School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 1% in NM)
52%
(Top 10% in NM)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Altura Preparatory School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Altura Preparatory School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Mexico International School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Albuquerque School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 1% in NM)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 10% in NM)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Altura Preparatory School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Altura Preparatory School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Mexico International School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Albuquerque School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥50%
(Top 20% in NM)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-69%
(Top 10% in NM)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Altura Preparatory School by grade.
This chart displays the students of New Mexico International School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
48
56
Grade 1 Students
47
59
Grade 2 Students
46
60
Grade 3 Students
44
57
Grade 4 Students
40
63
Grade 5 Students
34
50
Grade 6 Students
-
25
Grade 7 Students
-
21
Grade 8 Students
-
10

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Altura Preparatory School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Altura Preparatory School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at New Mexico International School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Albuquerque School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
18%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Altura Preparatory School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Altura Preparatory School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at New Mexico International School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Albuquerque School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
35%
54%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Altura Preparatory School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Altura Preparatory School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at New Mexico International School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Albuquerque School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Altura Preparatory School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Altura Preparatory School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at New Mexico International School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Albuquerque School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
39%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Altura Preparatory School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Altura Preparatory School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at New Mexico International School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Albuquerque School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Altura Preparatory School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Altura Preparatory School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at New Mexico International School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Albuquerque School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.70
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of Altura Preparatory School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Altura Preparatory School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of New Mexico International School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Albuquerque School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
35%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Altura Preparatory School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Altura Preparatory School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at New Mexico International School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Albuquerque School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Altura Preparatory School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Altura Preparatory School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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