Best Schools in South Valley, NM
South Valley, NM has 28 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 15 elementary) serving 13,491 students. On average they score 21% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in South Valley underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Valley, NM
The top high schools in South Valley, 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. South Valley Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albuquerque Public Schools • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 606 Students
3. West Mesa High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1799 Students
4. Rio Grande High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1532 Students
5. New America School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albuquerque Public Schools • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 208 Students
6. School On Wheels High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 83 Students
Best Middle Schools in South Valley, NM
The top middle schools in South Valley, 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. Polk Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 269 Students
3. Harrison Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 343 Students
4. Ernie Pyle Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 453 Students
5. Truman Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 671 Students
6. Washington Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 275 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Valley, NM
The top elementary schools in South Valley, 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. East San Jose Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 333 Students
3. Alamosa Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 376 Students
4. Pajarito Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 347 Students
5. Kit Carson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 362 Students
6. Maryann Binford Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 483 Students
7. Los Padillas Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 234 Students
8. Atrisco Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 248 Students
9. Barcelona Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 246 Students
10. Adobe Acres Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 306 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Valley, NM
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Valley, NM has a total population of 39,418 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South Valley, 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 South Valley, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.83 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.08 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.75 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Valley, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Valley, 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 South Valley, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Valley, NM
How many schools are in South Valley, NM?
South Valley, NM has 28 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 13,491 students in total.
How do schools in South Valley perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in South Valley score 21% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in South Valley underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South Valley?
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: 19%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 29%
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- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations