James Monroe Middle School

6100 Paradise Blvd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 689 students in grades 6-8, James Monroe Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 689 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Top 50% in NM
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

School Overview

James Monroe Middle School's student population of 689 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
689 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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School Rankings

James Monroe Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Monroe Middle School is 0.54, 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.
This School
State Level (NM)
#314 out of 810 schools
(Top 50%)
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27%
24%
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32%
34%
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37%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
7%
12%
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Asian
3%
1%
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Hispanic
65%
62%
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Black
3%
2%
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White
18%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
2%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.54
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
75%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is James Monroe Middle School's ranking?
James Monroe Middle School is ranked #314 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are James Monroe Middle School often compared to?
James Monroe Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tony Hillerman Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend James Monroe Middle School?
689 students attend James Monroe Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of James Monroe Middle School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Monroe Middle School?
James Monroe Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does James Monroe Middle School offer ?
James Monroe Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is James Monroe Middle School part of?
James Monroe Middle School is part of Albuquerque School District.
In what neighborhood is James Monroe Middle School located?
James Monroe Middle School is located in the Paradise Hills Civic neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM. There are 3 other public schools located in Paradise Hills Civic.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 689 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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