Excellent
#112 of 864 schools in NM
Top 13% in state
Alvarado Elementary
Elementary School · Albuquerque · Albuquerque, NM
An Albuquerque elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1100 SOLAR RD NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Alvarado Elementary score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2017, reaching 42% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Alvarado 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
- Transit 14Minimal Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat 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
$59,663
Median home value
$282,000
Median rent
$901/mo
College educated
39.5%
Homeownership
63.1%
Poverty rate
17.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87107; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montessori Elementary SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 444 | Compare → |
| Macarthur ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 226 | Compare → |
| Mountain Mahogany Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–8 | 1.5 mi | 225 | Compare → |
| Cien Aguas InternationalCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.0 | K–8 | Not available | 419 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Albuquerque
- Schools in district
- 174
- Rank in district
- #20 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
Alvarado Elementary is listed in ALBUQUERQUE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alvarado Elementary
Alvarado Elementary is a public elementary school in Albuquerque, NM, part of Albuquerque, serving approximately 274 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #112 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alvarado Elementary
What grades does Alvarado Elementary serve?
Alvarado Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Alvarado Elementary?
Alvarado Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 274 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alvarado Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Alvarado Elementary is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alvarado Elementary rank in NM?
Alvarado Elementary ranks #112 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Alvarado Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Alvarado Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Alvarado Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alvarado Elementary has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Alvarado Elementary a charter school?
No, Alvarado Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alvarado Elementary a Title I school?
No, Alvarado Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alvarado Elementary?
100.0% of students at Alvarado 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
- 274
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bernalillo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.3%
- Phone
- (505) 344-4412
- Area population (ZIP 87107)
- 26,993
- Area average commute
- 19.8 min
- Area median age
- 45.9
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 87107; 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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