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Best Schools in 87116, NM
87116, NM has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,463 students. On average they score 22% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in 87116 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 87116, NM
The top high schools in 87116, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Albuquerque High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1714 Students
2. Highland High
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Projected Test Scores
Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1152 Students
Best Middle Schools in 87116, NM
The top middle schools in 87116, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wilson Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 401 Students
2. Van Buren Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 398 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 87116, NM
The top elementary schools in 87116, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sandia Base Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 349 Students
2. Kirtland Elementary
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 164 Students
3. Wherry Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 285 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 87116, NM
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
87116, NM has a total population of 4,056 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 46% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 87116, 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 87116, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.26 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.01 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.25 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 87116, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 87116, 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 87116, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 87116, NM
How many schools are in 87116, NM?
87116, NM has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,463 students in total.
How do schools in 87116 perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in 87116 score 22% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in 87116 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 87116?
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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