Very Good
#215 of 864 schools in NM
Top 25% in state
A. Montoya Elementary
Elementary School · Albuquerque · Tijeras, NM
An Albuquerque elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
24 PUBLIC SCHOOL RD, Tijeras, NM 87059
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at A. Montoya Elementary score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 37% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where A. Montoya Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average391/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,267
Median home value
$322,100
Median rent
$1,218/mo
College educated
41.3%
Homeownership
95.2%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87059; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Child Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 92 | Compare → |
| Cien Aguas InternationalCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.0 | K–8 | Not available | 419 | Compare → |
| Coyote Willow Family SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | K–8 | Not available | 284 | Compare → |
| Hubert H Humphrey ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 466 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Albuquerque
- Schools in district
- 174
- Rank in district
- #33 of 169
- District spending per student
- $15,108NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
A. Montoya Elementary is listed in ALBUQUERQUE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About A. Montoya Elementary
A. Montoya Elementary is a public elementary school in Tijeras, NM, part of Albuquerque, serving approximately 404 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #215 of 864 schools in NM.
State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about A. Montoya Elementary
What grades does A. Montoya Elementary serve?
A. Montoya Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend A. Montoya Elementary?
A. Montoya Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 404 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A. Montoya Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at A. Montoya Elementary is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does A. Montoya Elementary rank in NM?
A. Montoya Elementary ranks #215 of 864 schools in NM.
What is A. Montoya Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
A. Montoya Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at A. Montoya Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, A. Montoya Elementary has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is A. Montoya Elementary a charter school?
No, A. Montoya Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is A. Montoya Elementary a Title I school?
No, A. Montoya Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for A. Montoya Elementary?
70.0% of students at A. Montoya Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 404
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Bernalillo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.1%
- Phone
- (505) 281-0880
- Area population (ZIP 87059)
- 10,012
- Area average commute
- 35.2 min
- Area median age
- 51.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 87059; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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