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Best Schools in Downtown, Albuquerque, NM
Downtown, Albuquerque, NM has 13 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 4,855 students. On average they score 27% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Downtown don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Downtown, Albuquerque, NM
The top high schools in Downtown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Amy Biehl Charter High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amy Biehl Charter High School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 222 Students
2. Albuquerque High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1714 Students
3. Siembra Leadership High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albuquerque Public Schools • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 283 Students
Best Middle Schools in Downtown, Albuquerque, NM
The top middle schools in Downtown, 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. Washington Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 275 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Downtown, Albuquerque, NM
The top elementary schools in Downtown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Longfellow Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 167 Students
2. Reginald Chavez Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 207 Students
3. Lew Wallace Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 177 Students
4. Eugene Field Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 137 Students
5. Escuela Del Sol Montessori School
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Projected Test Scores
Escuela Del Sol Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 154 Students
6. Manzano Day School
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Projected Test Scores
Manzano Day School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 461 Students
7. St Mary's School
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Projected Test Scores
St Mary's School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 289 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Downtown, Albuquerque, NM
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Downtown, Albuquerque, NM has a total population of 4,578 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 50% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Downtown, Albuquerque, 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 Downtown, Albuquerque, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
138.35 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
38.29 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
100.06 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Downtown, Albuquerque, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Downtown, Albuquerque, 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 Downtown, Albuquerque, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Downtown, Albuquerque, NM
How many schools are in Downtown, Albuquerque, NM?
Downtown, Albuquerque, NM has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 4,855 students in total.
How do schools in Downtown perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Downtown score 27% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Downtown don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Downtown?
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: 25%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations