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Bernalillo 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 11 public schools serving 2,786 students in Bernalillo School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Bernalillo School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
11 Schools
936 Schools
# Students
2,786 Students
322,412 Students
# Teachers
221 Teachers
22,203 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Bernalillo School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 72% has increased from 65-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#136 out of 144 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)72%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.56
# American Indian Students
1,338 Students
38,638 Students
% American Indian Students
48%
12%
# Asian Students
10 Students
3,921 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
1,261 Students
200,386 Students
% Hispanic Students
45%
62%
# Black Students
1 Student
5,610 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
111 Students
65,976 Students
% White Students
4%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
381 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
65 Students
7,507 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
159
10,018
# Students in K Grade:
209
21,367
# Students in 1st Grade:
221
22,728
# Students in 2nd Grade:
167
22,109
# Students in 3rd Grade:
216
22,786
# Students in 4th Grade:
207
23,205
# Students in 5th Grade:
217
23,428
# Students in 6th Grade:
181
23,673
# Students in 7th Grade:
208
24,196
# Students in 8th Grade:
195
25,664
# Students in 9th Grade:
213
30,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
209
27,623
# Students in 11th Grade:
200
22,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
184
21,970
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,878 is higher than the state median of $14,560. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,388 is higher than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$48 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,878
$14,560
Spending / Student
$17,388
$13,933
Best Bernalillo School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Placitas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5 Calle Del Carbon
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-2488
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-2488
Grades: PK-5
| 106 students
Rank: #22.
Bernalillo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Calle Del Carbon
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-3366
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-3366
Grades: 3-5
| 302 students
Rank: #33.
Bernalillo High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
250 Isidro Sanchez Rd
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-2388
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-2388
Grades: 9-12
| 806 students
Rank: #44.
Cochiti Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 Quail Hill Trail
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-5547
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-5547
Grades: 6-8
| 78 students
Rank: #55.
Bernalillo Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
485 Camino Don Tomas
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-3309
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-3309
Grades: 6-8
| 412 students
Rank: #66.
Algodones Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Hwy 313
Algodones, NM 87001
(505) 867-2803
Algodones, NM 87001
(505) 867-2803
Grades: PK-5
| 192 students
Rank: #77.
Santo Domingo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Hwy 22 West
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-4441
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-4441
Grades: PK-5
| 246 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Cochiti Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 Quail Hill Trail
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-5547
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-5547
Grades: PK-5
| 162 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Santo Domingo Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Hwy 22 West
Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM 87052
(505) 867-4441
Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM 87052
(505) 867-4441
Grades: 6-8
| 94 students
Rank: n/an/a
La Escuelita Early Childhood
Magnet School
301 Calle De Escuela
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 404-5585
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 404-5585
Grades: PK
| 132 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wd Carroll Elementary School
Magnet School
842 Camino Don Tomas
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-4441
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-4441
Grades: PK-2
| 256 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bernalillo School District?
Bernalillo School District manages 11 public schools serving 2,786 students.
What is the rank of Bernalillo School District?
Bernalillo School District is ranked #137 out of 144 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bernalillo School District?
48% of Bernalillo School District students are American Indian, 45% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bernalillo School District?
Bernalillo School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 15:1.
What is Bernalillo School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,388 is higher than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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