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Best Schools in 87117, NM
87117, NM has 13 public schools (2 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 8,516 students. On average they score 27% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in 87117 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 87117, NM
The top high schools in 87117, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Albuquerque High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1714 Students
2. Highland High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1152 Students
Best Middle Schools in 87117, NM
The top middle schools in 87117, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jefferson Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 644 Students
2. Kennedy Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 331 Students
3. Wilson Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 401 Students
4. Van Buren Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 398 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 87117, NM
The top elementary schools in 87117, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bandelier Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 453 Students
2. Sandia Base Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 349 Students
3. Coronado Elementary
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 308 Students
4. Kirtland Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 164 Students
5. Wherry Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 285 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 87117, NM
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
87117, NM has a total population of 407 with 5% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 100%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 87117, 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 87117, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
45.17 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
10.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
34.95 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 87117, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 87117, 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 87117, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 87117, NM
How many schools are in 87117, NM?
87117, NM has 13 public schools: 2 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 8,516 students in total.
How do schools in 87117 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 87117 score 27% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in 87117 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 87117?
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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- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations