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Best Schools in 87121, NM
87121, NM has 38 public schools (7 high, 8 middle, 20 elementary) serving 19,674 students. On average they score 20% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in 87121 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 87121, NM
The top high schools in 87121, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Robert F. Kennedy Charter
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 370 Students
2. West Mesa High
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1799 Students
3. Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2114 Students
4. Rio Grande High
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1532 Students
5. Cuba High
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Cuba Independent Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 300 Students
6. Mark Armijo Academy
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 200 Students
7. La Academia De Esperanza
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 233 Students
Best Middle Schools in 87121, NM
The top middle schools in 87121, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Solare Collegiate Charter School
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Solare Collegiate Charter School • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 259 Students
2. Polk Middle
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 269 Students
3. John Adams Middle
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 462 Students
4. Jimmy Carter Middle
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 542 Students
5. Harrison Middle
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 343 Students
6. Ernie Pyle Middle
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 453 Students
7. Cuba Middle
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Cuba Independent Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 135 Students
8. Truman Middle
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 671 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 87121, NM
The top elementary schools in 87121, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mission Achievement And Success 2.0
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Mission Achievement And Success • Charter • Grades Pre K - 10 • 937 Students
2. Tres Volcanes Community Collaborative School
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 934 Students
3. Painted Sky Elementary
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 620 Students
4. Carlos Rey Elementary
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 523 Students
5. Rio Grande Academy Of Fine Arts
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Rio Grande Academy Of Fine Arts • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 80 Students
6. Edward Gonzales Elementary
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 376 Students
7. George I Sanchez
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1221 Students
8. Susie Rayos Marmon Elementary
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 582 Students
9. Alamosa Elementary
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 376 Students
10. Pajarito Elementary
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 347 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 87121, NM
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
87121, NM has a total population of 79,038 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 87121, 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 87121, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.63 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.68 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.94 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 87121, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 87121, 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 87121, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 87121, NM
How many schools are in 87121, NM?
87121, NM has 38 public schools: 7 high schools, 8 middle schools and 20 elementary schools, serving 19,674 students in total.
How do schools in 87121 perform on state tests?
On average, 38 schools in 87121 score 20% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in 87121 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 87121?
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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