Excellent
#21 of 864 schools in NM
Top 2% in state
Altura Preparatory School
Elementary School · Altura Preparatory School · Albuquerque, NM
A charter elementary school in Albuquerque, NM where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8650 ALAMEDA BLVD BLDG 2B, Albuquerque, NM 87122
- Math 72% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2022)
- 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Altura Preparatory School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 75% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 86% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Altura Preparatory School 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 20Car-Dependent
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,820/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Albuquerque), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$161,299
Median home value
$614,200
Median rent
$1,900/mo
College educated
72.7%
Homeownership
91.4%
Poverty rate
3.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87122; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Star ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 535 | Compare → |
| Montessori OnePrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 69 | Compare → |
| Montessori OnePrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 69 | Compare → |
| Dennis Chavez ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 578 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Altura Preparatory School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,234NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Altura Preparatory School is listed in ALTURA PREPARATORY SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Altura Preparatory School
Altura Preparatory School is a public elementary school in Albuquerque, NM, part of Altura Preparatory School, serving approximately 259 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #21 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Altura Preparatory School
What grades does Altura Preparatory School serve?
Altura Preparatory School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Altura Preparatory School?
Altura Preparatory School has an enrollment of approximately 259 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Altura Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Altura Preparatory School is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Altura Preparatory School rank in NM?
Altura Preparatory School ranks #21 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Altura Preparatory School's MySchoolScout rating?
Altura Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Altura Preparatory School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Altura Preparatory School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Altura Preparatory School a charter school?
Yes, Altura Preparatory School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Altura Preparatory School a Title I school?
No, Altura Preparatory School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Altura Preparatory School?
18.5% of students at Altura Preparatory School 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 259
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bernalillo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.3%
- Phone
- (505) 539-5369
- Area population (ZIP 87122)
- 18,776
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 45.5
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 87122; 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, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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