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6.0 avg / 10

Bernalillo School District

School District · Bernalillo, New Mexico

Students: 2,852
Teachers (FTE): 242
Estimated Scores: 18%

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

Math Proficiency 9.9%
School
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 23.0%
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Bernalillo with test data.

District Details

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%

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 methodology

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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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