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Albuquerque Public Schools

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

725 University Blvd.
Albuquerque, NM 87125
Bernalillo County
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PH: (505) 880-3744

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Grades PK-12
93,095 students
159 schools

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NMSBA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

53% (2007)

54% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 54% in 2007.

Science

79% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Math

43% (2007)

47% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading

54% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 55% in 2007.

Science

56% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2007.

Math

45% (2007)

42% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading

61% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.

Science

45% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2007.

Math

38% (2007)

39% (2006)
The state average for Math was 36% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading

38% (2007)

40% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 37% in 2007.

Science

33% (2007)

29% (2006)
The state average for Science was 34% in 2007.

Math

25% (2007)

21% (2006)
The state average for Math was 27% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading

52% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2007.

Science

29% (2007)

25% (2006)
The state average for Science was 30% in 2007.

Math

27% (2007)

23% (2006)
The state average for Math was 25% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

59% (2007)

52% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2007.

Science

23% (2007)

26% (2006)
The state average for Science was 23% in 2007.

Math

33% (2007)

29% (2006)
The state average for Math was 30% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 9

Reading

46% (2007)

46% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 44% in 2007.

Science

40% (2007)

40% (2006)
The state average for Science was 38% in 2007.

Math

40% (2007)

38% (2006)
The state average for Math was 37% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 9 in reading, math and science.
The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in New Mexico: An Overview

See New Mexico's state standards

Compare all elementary and middle schools in this district

NMSBA Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading	This District
All Students	53%
Female	58%
Male	49%
Black	49%
Asian	68%
Hispanic	45%
American Indian	44%
White	71%
Economically disadvantaged	42%
Students with disabilities	20%
English language learners	32%

Science	This District
All Students	79%
Female	79%
Male	79%
Black	75%
Asian	86%
Hispanic	73%
American Indian	72%
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Students with disabilities	65%
English language learners	58%

Math	This District
All Students	43%
Female	43%
Male	43%
Black	29%
Asian	58%
Hispanic	36%
American Indian	30%
White	59%
Economically disadvantaged	34%
Students with disabilities	18%
English language learners	32%

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	54%
Female	60%
Male	49%
Black	43%
Asian	73%
Hispanic	45%
American Indian	42%
White	72%
Economically disadvantaged	42%
Students with disabilities	19%
English language learners	31%

Science	This District
All Students	56%
Female	55%
Male	56%
Black	46%
Asian	74%
Hispanic	45%
American Indian	44%
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	41%
Students with disabilities	33%
English language learners	29%

Math	This District
All Students	45%
Female	46%
Male	43%
Black	29%
Asian	71%
Hispanic	36%
American Indian	31%
White	61%
Economically disadvantaged	32%
Students with disabilities	18%
English language learners	27%

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	61%
Female	67%
Male	54%
Black	57%
Asian	80%
Hispanic	52%
American Indian	46%
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	49%
Students with disabilities	20%
English language learners	33%

Science	This District
All Students	45%
Female	44%
Male	47%
Black	36%
Asian	63%
Hispanic	35%
American Indian	30%
White	66%
Economically disadvantaged	31%
Students with disabilities	18%
English language learners	21%

Math	This District
All Students	38%
Female	38%
Male	37%
Black	25%
Asian	63%
Hispanic	28%
American Indian	25%
White	55%
Economically disadvantaged	26%
Students with disabilities	10%
English language learners	18%

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	38%
Female	44%
Male	32%
Black	25%
Asian	53%
Hispanic	29%
American Indian	25%
White	56%
Economically disadvantaged	25%
Students with disabilities	9%
English language learners	16%

Science	This District
All Students	33%
Female	31%
Male	36%
Black	23%
Asian	51%
Hispanic	23%
American Indian	21%
White	54%
Economically disadvantaged	19%
Students with disabilities	11%
English language learners	10%

Math	This District
All Students	25%
Female	25%
Male	25%
Black	13%
Asian	49%
Hispanic	17%
American Indian	18%
White	41%
Economically disadvantaged	14%
Students with disabilities	6%
English language learners	7%

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	52%
Female	57%
Male	46%
Black	44%
Asian	66%
Hispanic	43%
American Indian	36%
White	68%
Economically disadvantaged	39%
Students with disabilities	13%
English language learners	28%

Science	This District
All Students	29%
Female	29%
Male	29%
Black	23%
Asian	48%
Hispanic	18%
American Indian	14%
White	50%
Economically disadvantaged	14%
Students with disabilities	8%
English language learners	6%

Math	This District
All Students	27%
Female	27%
Male	26%
Black	18%
Asian	49%
Hispanic	17%
American Indian	15%
White	44%
Economically disadvantaged	14%
Students with disabilities	6%
English language learners	6%

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	59%
Female	65%
Male	54%
Black	50%
Asian	70%
Hispanic	51%
American Indian	47%
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	48%
Students with disabilities	17%
English language learners	35%

Science	This District
All Students	23%
Female	21%
Male	25%
Black	11%
Asian	37%
Hispanic	13%
American Indian	11%
White	43%
Economically disadvantaged	11%
Students with disabilities	5%
English language learners	5%

Math	This District
All Students	33%
Female	34%
Male	32%
Black	15%
Asian	55%
Hispanic	21%
American Indian	26%
White	53%
Economically disadvantaged	18%
Students with disabilities	5%
English language learners	12%

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 9

Reading	This District
All Students	46%
Female	52%
Male	41%
Black	37%
Asian	52%
Hispanic	34%
American Indian	29%
White	69%
Economically disadvantaged	29%
Students with disabilities	12%
English language learners	19%

Science	This District
All Students	40%
Female	38%
Male	41%
Black	29%
Asian	48%
Hispanic	25%
American Indian	22%
White	65%
Economically disadvantaged	21%
Students with disabilities	9%
English language learners	12%

Math	This District
All Students	40%
Female	40%
Male	40%
Black	27%
Asian	61%
Hispanic	26%
American Indian	23%
White	63%
Economically disadvantaged	22%
Students with disabilities	7%
English language learners	14%

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 9 in reading, math and science.
The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in New Mexico: An Overview

NMHSSA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Reading

52% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 47% in 2007.

Math

40% (2007)

37% (2006)
The state average for Math was 31% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 New Mexico used the New Mexico High School Standards Assessment (NMHSSA) to test students in grade 11 in reading and math.
The NMHSSA is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Mexico.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in New Mexico: An Overview

See New Mexico's state standards

Compare all high schools in this district

NMHSSA Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Reading	This District
All Students	52%
Female	56%
Male	48%
Black	44%
Asian	55%
Hispanic	38%
American Indian	36%
White	70%
Economically disadvantaged	32%
Students with disabilities	13%
English language learners	21%

Math	This District
All Students	40%
Female	38%
Male	41%
Black	23%
Asian	52%
Hispanic	24%
American Indian	22%
White	59%
Economically disadvantaged	18%
Students with disabilities	7%
English language learners	12%

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 New Mexico used the New Mexico High School Standards Assessment (NMHSSA) to test students in grade 11 in reading and math.
The NMHSSA is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Mexico.
The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in New Mexico: An Overview

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	15	15

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Hispanic	55%	54%
White, not Hispanic	34%	31%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	5%	11%
Black, not Hispanic	4%	3%
Asian/Pacific Islander	2%	1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	40%	56%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,486	$11,071

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	60%	53%
Student and staff support	14%	12%
Administration	10%	12%
Other expenditures	17%	23%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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