Very Good
#166 of 864 schools in NM
Top 19% in state
Horizon Academy West
Elementary School · Horizon Academy West · Albuquerque, NM
A charter elementary school in Albuquerque, NM where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3021 TODOS SANTOS NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Horizon Academy West score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 17 points since 2017, reaching 45% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (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
36.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Horizon Academy West 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 13Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat 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
$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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque Bilingual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.7 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 408 | Compare → |
| Crestview Sda AcademyPrivate · tuition | 3.8private | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 53 | Compare → |
| Susie Rayos Marmon ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 548 | Compare → |
| Chaparral ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 540 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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.
Horizon Academy West
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,272NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Horizon Academy West is listed in HORIZON ACADEMY WEST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Horizon Academy West
Horizon Academy West is a public elementary school in Albuquerque, NM, part of Horizon Academy West, serving approximately 524 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #166 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Horizon Academy West
What grades does Horizon Academy West serve?
Horizon Academy West serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Horizon Academy West?
Horizon Academy West has an enrollment of approximately 524 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon Academy West?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizon Academy West is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Horizon Academy West rank in NM?
Horizon Academy West ranks #166 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Horizon Academy West's MySchoolScout rating?
Horizon Academy West has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Horizon Academy West?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Horizon Academy West has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Horizon Academy West a charter school?
Yes, Horizon Academy West is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Horizon Academy West a Title I school?
No, Horizon Academy West is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Horizon Academy West?
36.5% of students at Horizon Academy West 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
- 524
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bernalillo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.2%
- Phone
- (505) 998-0459
- 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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