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#606 of 864 schools in NM
Bernalillo Elementary
Middle School · Bernalillo · Bernalillo, NM
A middle school in Bernalillo, NM where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
480 CALLE DEL NORTE, Bernalillo, NM 87004
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 26% proficient (2022)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bernalillo Elementary score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 34 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 19% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bernalillo 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,804/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bernalillo), 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
$63,319
Median home value
$235,200
Median rent
$1,066/mo
College educated
23.4%
Homeownership
81.3%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87004; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 902 | Compare → |
| Cochiti MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 6–8 | Not available | 64 | Compare → |
| Santo Domingo MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 6–8 | Not available | 97 | 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.
Bernalillo
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #6 of 11
- District spending per student
- $19,085NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bernalillo Elementary is listed in BERNALILLO; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bernalillo Elementary
Bernalillo Elementary is a public middle school in Bernalillo, NM, part of Bernalillo, serving approximately 383 students in grades 4th-6th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #606 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bernalillo Elementary
What grades does Bernalillo Elementary serve?
Bernalillo Elementary serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Bernalillo Elementary?
Bernalillo Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 383 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bernalillo Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bernalillo Elementary is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bernalillo Elementary rank in NM?
Bernalillo Elementary ranks #606 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Bernalillo Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Bernalillo Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Bernalillo Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bernalillo Elementary has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bernalillo Elementary a charter school?
No, Bernalillo Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bernalillo Elementary a Title I school?
No, Bernalillo Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bernalillo Elementary?
96.9% of students at Bernalillo 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
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 383
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sandoval County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 60.1%
- Phone
- (505) 867-3366
- Area population (ZIP 87004)
- 11,274
- Area average commute
- 24 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 87004; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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