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Tierra Antigua Elementary School vs. Horizon Academy West

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School Overview

School
Tierra Antigua Elementary School
8121 Rainbow Blvd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Horizon Academy West
3021 Todos Santos Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Tierra Antigua Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Horizon Academy West ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 741 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tierra Antigua Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 524 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Horizon Academy West ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
741 students
524 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Tierra Antigua Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Horizon Academy West over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Tierra Antigua Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Horizon Academy West.
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Tierra Antigua Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Horizon Academy West over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Tierra Antigua Elementary 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Horizon Academy West with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Horizon Academy West 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

#168 out of 810 schools in NM
(Top 30%)
#150 out of 810 schools in NM
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Tierra Antigua Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Horizon Academy West, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
31%
(Top 30% in NM)
40-44%
(Top 20% in NM)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tierra Antigua Elementary 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 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Horizon Academy West who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Horizon Academy West School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
51%
(Top 20% in NM)
45-49%
(Top 30% in NM)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tierra Antigua Elementary 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Horizon Academy West who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Horizon Academy West School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in NM)
40-44%
(Top 50% in NM)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Tierra Antigua Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Horizon Academy West by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
59
Kindergarten Students
107
96
Grade 1 Students
103
76
Grade 2 Students
136
87
Grade 3 Students
118
67
Grade 4 Students
138
62
Grade 5 Students
139
77

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Tierra Antigua Elementary 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Horizon Academy West, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Horizon Academy West 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
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Tierra Antigua Elementary 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Horizon Academy West, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Horizon Academy West 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
58%
81%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Tierra Antigua Elementary 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Horizon Academy West, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Horizon Academy West 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%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Tierra Antigua Elementary 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Horizon Academy West, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Horizon Academy West 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
28%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Tierra Antigua Elementary 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Horizon Academy West, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Horizon Academy West 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
6%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Tierra Antigua Elementary 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Horizon Academy West, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Horizon Academy West School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
0.59
0.33
This chart showcases the diversity score of Tierra Antigua Elementary 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.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Horizon Academy West, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Horizon Academy West 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
41%
25%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Tierra Antigua Elementary 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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Horizon Academy West, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Horizon Academy West 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
7%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Tierra Antigua Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price 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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Horizon Academy West, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Horizon Academy West 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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