Needs Improvement
#806 of 864 schools in NM
La Mesa Elementary
Elementary School · Albuquerque · Albuquerque, NM
An Albuquerque elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7500 COPPER AV NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108
- Math 7% proficient (2022)
- Reading 9% proficient (2022)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at La Mesa Elementary score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2017, to 8% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
100.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where La Mesa 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 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 70Very 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
$39,578
Median home value
$227,600
Median rent
$828/mo
College educated
33.3%
Homeownership
37.8%
Poverty rate
29.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87108; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 127 | Compare → |
| Alice King Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 409 | Compare → |
| Emerson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 284 | Compare → |
| Salam AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 98 | 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
- #151 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
La Mesa Elementary is listed in ALBUQUERQUE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About La Mesa Elementary
La Mesa Elementary is a public elementary school in Albuquerque, NM, part of Albuquerque, serving approximately 447 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #806 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about La Mesa Elementary
What grades does La Mesa Elementary serve?
La Mesa Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend La Mesa Elementary?
La Mesa Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 447 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Mesa Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at La Mesa Elementary is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does La Mesa Elementary rank in NM?
La Mesa Elementary ranks #806 of 864 schools in NM.
What is La Mesa Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
La Mesa Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 La Mesa Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, La Mesa Elementary has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is La Mesa Elementary a charter school?
No, La Mesa Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is La Mesa Elementary a Title I school?
No, La Mesa Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for La Mesa Elementary?
100.4% of students at La Mesa 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 447
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bernalillo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.2%
- Phone
- (505) 262-1581
- Area population (ZIP 87108)
- 35,985
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 87108; 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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