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 2025 school year, there are 55 public middle schools serving 24,675 students in Albuquerque School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 6/10, 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 25% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% 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
172 Schools
303 Schools
# Students
75,753 Students
97,076 Students
# Teachers
5,730 Teachers
6,868 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Albuquerque School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 143 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
0.59
% American Indian
6%
13%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
66%
59%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
19%
22%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,433 is higher than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,866 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,169 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$1,202 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,433
$14,756
Spending / Student
$15,866
$14,121
Best Albuquerque School District Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coyote Willow Family School
Alternative 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
| 284 students
Rank: #22.
Desert Willow Family School
Alternative 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
| 295 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Desert Ridge Middle 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
| 788 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Eisenhower Middle 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
| 769 students
Rank: #55.
New Mexico International 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
| 401 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
New Futures High School
Alternative 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
| 67 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Vision Quest Alternative Middle School
Alternative 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
| n/a students
Rank: #88.
Eldorado High 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
| 1,608 students
Rank: #99.
Roosevelt Middle 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
| 368 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Coral Community Charter
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
| 241 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Public Academy For Performing Arts
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
| 448 students
Rank: #1212.
Tony Hillerman Middle 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
| 939 students
Rank: #1313.
Jefferson Middle 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
| 606 students
Rank: #1414.
Alice King Community 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
| 409 students
Rank: #1515.
Mountain Mahogany Community 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
| 225 students
Rank: #1616.
Madison Middle 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
| 565 students
Rank: #1717.
L.b. Johnson Middle 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
| 571 students
Rank: #1818.
Hoover Middle 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
| 380 students
Rank: #1919.
Corrales International
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
| 255 students
Rank: #2020.
Voz Collegiate Preparatory 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
| 83 students
Rank: #2121.
Cleveland Middle 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
| 509 students
Rank: #2222.
Tres Volcanes Community Collaborative 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
| 937 students
Rank: #2323.
James Monroe Middle 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
| 659 students
Rank: #2424.
Digital Arts And Technology Academy
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
| 329 students
Rank: #2525.
Taft Middle 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
| 267 students
Rank: #2626.
The International School At Mesa Del Sol
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
| 341 students
Rank: #2727.
Grant Middle 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
| 300 students
Rank: #2828.
Ecademy K-8
(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
| 632 students
Rank: #2929.
Jackson Middle 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
| 371 students
Rank: #3030.
Ecademy
(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
| 1,035 students
Rank: #3131.
Taylor Middle 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
| 298 students
Rank: #3232.
Highland Autism Center
Special Education 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
| 15 students
Rank: #3333.
George I Sanchez
(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
| 1,099 students
Rank: #3434.
South Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3426 Blake Road Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 452-3132
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 452-3132
Grades: 6-12
| 620 students
Rank: #3535.
Manzano High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12200 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 559-2200
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 559-2200
Grades: PK-12
| 1,217 students
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