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#314 of 864 schools in NM
Top 36% in state
Christine Duncan Heritage Academy
Elementary School · Albuquerque · Albuquerque, NM
An Albuquerque charter elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1900 ATRISCO DR. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120
- Math 7% proficient (2022)
- Reading 13% proficient (2022)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Christine Duncan Heritage Academy score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 16% (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
78.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Christine Duncan Heritage Academy 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 41Car-Dependent
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 67Bikeable
- 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
$84,887
Median home value
$276,900
Median rent
$1,404/mo
College educated
38.9%
Homeownership
79.5%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87120; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview Sda AcademyPrivate · tuition | 3.8private | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 53 | Compare → |
| Montessori of the Rio GrandeCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.1 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 219 | Compare → |
| Susie Rayos Marmon ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 548 | Compare → |
| Lavaland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 394 | 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
- #49 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
Christine Duncan Heritage Academy is listed in ALBUQUERQUE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Christine Duncan Heritage Academy
Christine Duncan Heritage Academy is a public elementary school in Albuquerque, NM, part of Albuquerque, serving approximately 431 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #314 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Christine Duncan Heritage Academy
What grades does Christine Duncan Heritage Academy serve?
Christine Duncan Heritage Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Christine Duncan Heritage Academy?
Christine Duncan Heritage Academy has an enrollment of approximately 431 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Christine Duncan Heritage Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Christine Duncan Heritage Academy is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Christine Duncan Heritage Academy rank in NM?
Christine Duncan Heritage Academy ranks #314 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Christine Duncan Heritage Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Christine Duncan Heritage Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Christine Duncan Heritage Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Christine Duncan Heritage Academy has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Christine Duncan Heritage Academy a charter school?
Yes, Christine Duncan Heritage Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Christine Duncan Heritage Academy a Title I school?
No, Christine Duncan Heritage Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Christine Duncan Heritage Academy?
78.2% of students at Christine Duncan Heritage Academy 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 431
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bernalillo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.2%
- Phone
- (505) 839-4971
- Area population (ZIP 87120)
- 65,477
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
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 87120; 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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