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Best Schools in 87120, NM
87120, NM has 31 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 17 elementary) serving 18,887 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in 87120 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 87120, NM
The top high schools in 87120, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sw Aeronautics Mathematics And Science Academy
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Sw Aeronautics Mathematics And Science Academy • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 278 Students
2. Volcano Vista High
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2216 Students
3. Cibola High
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1762 Students
4. Valley High
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1039 Students
5. West Mesa High
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1799 Students
6. Albuquerque Talent Development Charter
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 135 Students
Best Middle Schools in 87120, NM
The top middle schools in 87120, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tony Hillerman Middle School
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1035 Students
2. L.b. Johnson Middle
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 585 Students
3. Garfield Middle
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 315 Students
4. Taft Middle
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 292 Students
5. John Adams Middle
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 462 Students
6. Jimmy Carter Middle
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 542 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 87120, NM
The top elementary schools in 87120, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alvarado Elementary
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 287 Students
2. Horizon Academy West
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Horizon Academy West • Charter • Grades Pre K - 5 • 481 Students
3. Griegos Elementary
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 240 Students
4. Chamiza Elementary
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 291 Students
5. Petroglyph Elementary
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 471 Students
6. Sunset View Elementary
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 482 Students
7. Tierra Antigua Elementary
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 799 Students
8. Tres Volcanes Community Collaborative School
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 934 Students
9. Marie M Hughes Elementary
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 409 Students
10. Painted Sky Elementary
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 620 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 87120, NM
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
87120, NM has a total population of 64,649 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 87120, 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 87120, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.52 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.65 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.88 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 87120, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 87120, NM.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 87120, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 87120, NM
How many schools are in 87120, NM?
87120, NM has 31 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 17 elementary schools, serving 18,887 students in total.
How do schools in 87120 perform on state tests?
On average, 31 schools in 87120 score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in 87120 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 87120?
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: 24%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations