Very Good
#147 of 864 schools in NM
Top 17% in state
Eldorado High
School · Albuquerque · Albuquerque, NM
An Albuquerque school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11300 MONTGOMERY BLVD NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 59% proficient (2022)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Eldorado High score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 11 points since 2019, reaching 48% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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
58%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Eldorado High 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 74Very Walkable
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- 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
$84,511
Median home value
$349,200
Median rent
$1,310/mo
College educated
56.1%
Homeownership
61.8%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87111; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design for Learning Differences SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | 2–12 | 2.3 mi | 56 | Compare → |
| Dld Sycamore SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2 | 2–12 | 2.3 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Calvary Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8 | PK–11 | 2.4 mi | 162 | Compare → |
| Oak Grove Classical AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9 | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 369 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Albuquerque
- Schools in district
- 174
- Rank in district
- #24 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
Eldorado High is listed in ALBUQUERQUE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Eldorado High
Eldorado High is a public school in Albuquerque, NM, part of Albuquerque, serving approximately 1,608 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #147 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Eldorado High
What grades does Eldorado High serve?
Eldorado High serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Eldorado High?
Eldorado High has an enrollment of approximately 1,608 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eldorado High?
The student-teacher ratio at Eldorado High is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Eldorado High rank in NM?
Eldorado High ranks #147 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Eldorado High's MySchoolScout rating?
Eldorado High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Eldorado High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Eldorado High has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Eldorado High a charter school?
No, Eldorado High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Eldorado High a Title I school?
No, Eldorado High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eldorado High?
58.0% of students at Eldorado High 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,608
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 98
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bernalillo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.5%
- Phone
- (505) 296-4871
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 87111)
- 57,219
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
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 87111; 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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