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Best Schools in 87109, NM
87109, NM has 32 public schools (7 high, 6 middle, 15 elementary) serving 18,713 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in 87109 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 87109, NM
The top high schools in 87109, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. La Cueva High
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Projected Test Scores
Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1816 Students
2. Nex Gen Academy
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 237 Students
3. Sandia High
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1728 Students
4. Valley High
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1039 Students
5. Del Norte High
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1070 Students
6. Cottonwood Classical Prep
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 759 Students
7. The Great Academy
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The Great Academy • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 127 Students
Best Middle Schools in 87109, NM
The top middle schools in 87109, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eisenhower Middle
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 818 Students
2. Desert Ridge Middle
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 816 Students
3. Cleveland Middle
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 561 Students
4. Madison Middle
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 602 Students
5. Taft Middle
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 292 Students
6. Mckinley Middle
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 486 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 87109, NM
The top elementary schools in 87109, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Double Eagle Elementary
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 565 Students
2. New Mexico International School
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 395 Students
3. North Star Elementary
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 546 Students
4. Hubert H Humphrey Elementary
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 480 Students
5. Dennis Chavez Elementary
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 580 Students
6. Osuna Elementary
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 437 Students
7. Comanche Elementary
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 322 Students
8. Arroyo Del Oso Elementary
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 297 Students
9. Mission Avenue Elementary
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 362 Students
10. Aces Technical High School
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Aces Technical Charter School • Charter • Grades Pre K - 10 • 162 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 87109, NM
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
87109, NM has a total population of 40,650 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 42% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 87109, NM
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 87109, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
42.48 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
34.76 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 87109, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 87109, NM.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 87109, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 87109, NM
How many schools are in 87109, NM?
87109, NM has 32 public schools: 7 high schools, 6 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 18,713 students in total.
How do schools in 87109 perform on state tests?
On average, 32 schools in 87109 score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in 87109 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 87109?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 45%
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- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 35%
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- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations