Serving 282 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Desert Willow Family 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 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 282 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 1% in NM)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Desert Willow Family School's student population of 282 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
282 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Desert Willow Family School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70-74%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70-74%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
28%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
61%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Desert Willow Family School often compared to?
Desert Willow Family Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Desert Willow Family School?
282 students attend Desert Willow Family School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Desert Willow Family School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Willow Family School?
Desert Willow Family School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Desert Willow Family School offer ?
Desert Willow Family School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Desert Willow Family School part of?
Desert Willow Family School is part of Albuquerque Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Desert Willow Family School located?
Desert Willow Family School is located in the McKinley neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM. There are 2 other public schools located in McKinley.
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