Top Rankings
Albuquerque 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 2024-25 school year, there are 57 public middle schools serving 27,152 students in Albuquerque School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public middle schools in New Mexico.
Public Middle Schools in Albuquerque School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
177 Schools
305 Schools
# Students
79,805 Students
100,115 Students
# Teachers
5,803 Teachers
7,015 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Albuquerque School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 144 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 76% has increased from 66% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#58 out of 144 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)76%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.58
# American Indian Students
4,388 Students
12,987 Students
% American Indian Students
6%
13%
# Asian Students
1,762 Students
1,214 Students
% Asian Students
2%
1%
# Hispanic Students
53,120 Students
59,888 Students
% Hispanic Students
67%
60%
# Black Students
1,992 Students
1,846 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
15,744 Students
21,651 Students
% White Students
20%
22%
# Hawaiian Students
76 Students
133 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,723 Students
2,403 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,790
531
# Students in K Grade:
5,156
2,364
# Students in 1st Grade:
5,499
2,590
# Students in 2nd Grade:
5,460
2,494
# Students in 3rd Grade:
5,692
2,603
# Students in 4th Grade:
5,787
2,642
# Students in 5th Grade:
5,871
2,926
# Students in 6th Grade:
5,403
18,582
# Students in 7th Grade:
5,557
24,196
# Students in 8th Grade:
6,001
25,664
# Students in 9th Grade:
9,186
4,887
# Students in 10th Grade:
7,806
4,063
# Students in 11th Grade:
5,692
3,328
# Students in 12th Grade:
4,905
3,245
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,650 is higher than the state median of $14,560. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,061 is higher than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,169 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$1,202 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,650
$14,560
Spending / Student
$15,061
$13,933
Best Albuquerque School District Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coyote Willow Family School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7125 Irving Blvd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 253-0050
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 253-0050
Grades: K-8
| 279 students
Rank: #22.
Desert Willow Family School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3303 Monroe Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 888-1647
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 888-1647
Grades: K-8
| 294 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Desert Ridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8400 Barstow Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 857-9282
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 857-9282
Grades: 6-8
| 816 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Eisenhower Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11001 Camero Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 292-2530
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 292-2530
Grades: 6-8
| 818 students
Rank: #55.
Cottonwood Classical Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7801 Jefferson St. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 998-1021
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 998-1021
Grades: 6-12
| 759 students
Rank: #66.
New Mexico International School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7215 Montgomery Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 503-7670
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 503-7670
Grades: K-8
| 395 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
New Futures High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5400 Cutler Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 883-5680
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 883-5680
Grades: 7-12
| 74 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Vision Quest Alternative Middle School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5401 Glenrio Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 352-0343
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 352-0343
Grades: 6-8
| 1 students
Rank: #99.
Eldorado High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11300 Montgomery Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 296-4871
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 296-4871
Grades: PK-12
| 1,622 students
Rank: #1010.
Roosevelt Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11799 State Highway 14s
Tijeras, NM 87059
(505) 281-3316
Tijeras, NM 87059
(505) 281-3316
Grades: 6-8
| 381 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Coral Community Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4401 Silver Avenue Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 292-6725
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 292-6725
Grades: PK-8
| 238 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Public Academy For Performing Arts
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11800 Princess Jeanne Ave. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 830-3128
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 830-3128
Grades: 6-12
| 434 students
Rank: #1313.
Tony Hillerman Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8101 Rainbow Blvd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 792-0698
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 792-0698
Grades: 6-8
| 1,035 students
Rank: #1414.
Jefferson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
712 Girard Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 255-8691
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 255-8691
Grades: 6-8
| 644 students
Rank: #1515.
Alice King Community School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8100 Mountain Rd. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 344-0746
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 344-0746
Grades: K-8
| 451 students
Rank: #1616.
Mountain Mahogany Community School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5014 4th Street Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-1424
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-1424
Grades: K-8
| 224 students
Rank: #1717.
Madison Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3501 Moon St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 299-4735
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 299-4735
Grades: 6-8
| 602 students
Rank: #1818.
Cien Aguas International
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2000 Randolph Rd. Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 255-0001
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 255-0001
Grades: K-8
| 422 students
Rank: #1919.
L.b. Johnson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6811 Taylor Ranch Dr Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 898-1492
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 898-1492
Grades: 6-8
| 585 students
Rank: #2020.
Hoover Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12015 Tivoli Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 298-6896
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 298-6896
Grades: 6-8
| 394 students
Rank: #2121.
Corrales International
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5500 Wilshire Ave. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(505) 344-9733
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(505) 344-9733
Grades: K-12
| 241 students
Rank: #2222.
Voz Collegiate Preparatory Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
955 San Pedro Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 336-5559
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 336-5559
Grades: 6-8
| 64 students
Rank: #2323.
Cleveland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6910 Natalie St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 881-9227
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 881-9227
Grades: 6-8
| 561 students
Rank: #2424.
Tres Volcanes Community Collaborative School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9601 Tierra Pintada Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 253-0200
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 253-0200
Grades: K-8
| 934 students
Rank: #2525.
James Monroe Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6100 Paradise Blvd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 897-0101
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 897-0101
Grades: 6-8
| 689 students
Rank: #2626.
Digital Arts And Technology Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1011 Lamberton Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-0888
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-0888
Grades: 7-12
| 348 students
Rank: #2727.
Taft Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
620 Schulte Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 344-4389
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 344-4389
Grades: 6-8
| 292 students
Rank: #2828.
The International School At Mesa Del Sol
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2000 Bobby Foster Rd
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 508-3295
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 508-3295
Grades: PK-12
| 334 students
Rank: #2929.
Grant Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1111 Easterday Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 299-2113
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 299-2113
Grades: 6-8
| 344 students
Rank: #3030.
Ecademy K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5300 Cutler Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 247-4209
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 247-4209
Grades: K-8
| 747 students
Rank: #3131.
Jackson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10600 Indian School Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 299-7377
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 299-7377
Grades: 6-8
| 404 students
Rank: #3232.
Ecademy
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5300 Cutler Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 247-4209
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 247-4209
Grades: K-12
| 952 students
Rank: #3333.
Taylor Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8200 Guadalupe Tr Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 898-3666
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 898-3666
Grades: 6-8
| 315 students
Rank: #3434.
Highland Autism Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
220 Monroe Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 266-6869
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 266-6869
Grades: PK-12
| 39 students
Rank: #3535.
George I Sanchez
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4050 118th St Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 253-0300
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 253-0300
Grades: PK-8
| 1,221 students
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