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#759 of 864 schools in NM

Duranes Elementary

Elementary School · Albuquerque · Albuquerque, NM

An Albuquerque elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

2436 ZICKERT RD NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104

  • Math 15% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-3.01 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.8Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)21% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile41th
Resources & Environment5.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.1:1
District spending per student$15,108
Chronic Absenteeism61.6%

Students at Duranes Elementary score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.

Math Proficiency15%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2017, reaching 20% in 2022.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
8%
2017
Math
12%
2018
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2019
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 26% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

102.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Duranes 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 62Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 21Minimal Transit
  • Bike 75Very 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

$67,714

Median home value

$300,000

Median rent

$1,022/mo

College educated

47.7%

Homeownership

65.9%

Poverty rate

13%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87104; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Montessori of the Rio GrandeCharter · enrollment unverified9.1K–50.5 mi219Compare →
Cochiti ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.9PK–50.6 mi196Compare →
Reginald Chavez ElementaryEnrollment path unverified2.8PK–50.9 mi174Compare →
Native American Community AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.0K–121.1 mi436Compare →

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
#142 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

Duranes Elementary is listed in ALBUQUERQUE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Duranes Elementary

Duranes Elementary is a public elementary school in Albuquerque, NM, part of Albuquerque, serving approximately 146 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #759 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Duranes Elementary

What grades does Duranes Elementary serve?

Duranes Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Duranes Elementary?

Duranes Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 146 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Duranes Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Duranes Elementary is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Duranes Elementary rank in NM?

Duranes Elementary ranks #759 of 864 schools in NM.

What is Duranes Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Duranes Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Duranes Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Duranes Elementary has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Duranes Elementary a charter school?

No, Duranes Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Duranes Elementary a Title I school?

No, Duranes Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Duranes Elementary?

102.7% of students at Duranes 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 – 6th
Enrollment
146
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bernalillo County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
61.6%
Area population (ZIP 87104)
13,369
Area average commute
18.4 min
Area median age
40.7
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 87104; 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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