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Charter high school · Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science · Albuquerque, New Mexico

Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science

Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science rates 7.9, right at the middle of Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science's high schools, whose rated median is 7.9.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.9this school

7.9 on a one-to-ten scale; the Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science median is 7.9.

#113 of 874 schools in New Mexico · Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science: 1 high schools rated, median 7.9

The brief

A charter high school in Albuquerque, NM where students score 39 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 113 of 874 schools in New Mexico and 1 of 1 in Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science.

Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science is a charter school: it enrolls by application rather than by address, so check its enrollment process directly before choosing a neighborhood for it.

Math89%202 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
Reading90%203 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
Proficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2010–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 90% in 2022.2022 EdFacts; 24 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
9.3
25% of the rating
Academics
10.0
25% of the rating
College Readiness
8.2
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
3.0
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 90% (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

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 87106; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$51,079
Median home value
$332,100
Median rent
$904/mo
College educated
52.8%
Homeownership
38.7%
Poverty rate
26.2%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87106; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
36
Car-Dependent
Transit Score
29
Some Transit
Bike Score
29
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
4,982/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Albuquerque. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Albuquerque), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
3.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and two rate higher than Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science among the rated peers.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science serve?

Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science?

Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science has an enrollment of approximately 310 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science?

The student-teacher ratio at Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science rank in NM?

Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science ranks #113 of 874 schools in NM.

What is Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science's MySchoolScout rating?

Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Is Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science a charter school?

Yes, Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science a Title I school?

No, Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science?

3.2% of students at Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science 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 facts

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
310
Student-teacher ratio
17.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large City
County
Bernalillo County
4-year graduation
90%+
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#1 of 1
Schools in district
1
District spending per student
$10,787
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
Not available
The source release did not match this district identifier.
Area population (ZIP 87106)
26,815
Area average commute
17.2 min
Area median age
32.2

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

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.