Bernalillo School District
School District · Bernalillo, New Mexico
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
11
5 elem, 4 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,085
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
11
5 elem, 4 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,085
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
How this district compares
New Mexico rank
#57 of 88
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below New Mexico avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,085
+$114 vs New Mexico median
District size
2,852 students
Much larger than New Mexico median
About Bernalillo
Bernalillo is a Bernalillo, New Mexico school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 2,852 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1. The district invests $19,085 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Bernalillo demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Placitas Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Bernalillo students show an average math proficiency of 9.9% and ELA proficiency of 23.0%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Bernalillo, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Bernalillo with test data.
Schools in Bernalillo
11 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 4
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New Mexico
- City
- Bernalillo
- Total Enrollment
- 2,852
- Teachers (FTE)
- 242
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bernalillo?
Bernalillo has 11 schools in total — 5 elementary, 4 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Bernalillo?
The average composite rating for Bernalillo is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Bernalillo?
Bernalillo spends $19,085 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bernalillo?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bernalillo is 11.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bernalillo?
Placitas Elementary is the highest-rated school in Bernalillo with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Bernalillo?
Across schools in Bernalillo with test data, the average math proficiency is 9.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 23.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Bernalillo compare to other districts in New Mexico?
Bernalillo has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Mexico by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 9.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 23.0%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in NM
Compare Bernalillo with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Las Cruces (39)
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- Santa Fe (30)
- Gadsden (28)
- Roswell (22)
- Rio Rancho (21)
- Farmington (20)
- Clovis (18)
- Hobbs (18)
- Central (17)
- Los Lunas (16)
- Alamogordo (15)
- Carlsbad (14)
- Deming (13)
- Espanola (13)
- Grants (12)
- Nm Corrections (11)
- Artesia (10)
- Belen (10)
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- Lovington (10)
- Silver City (9)
- Taos (9)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Mexico Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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