Excellent
#18 of 864 schools in NM
Top 2% in state
Montessori of the Rio Grande
Elementary School · Albuquerque · Albuquerque, NM
An Albuquerque charter elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1650 GABALDON DR. N.W., Albuquerque, NM 87104
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2022)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Montessori of the Rio Grande score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 28 points since 2017, reaching 60% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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
43.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Montessori of the Rio Grande 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 28Car-Dependent
- Transit 15Minimal Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
- 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duranes ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 146 | Compare → |
| Reginald Chavez ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 174 | Compare → |
| Christine Duncan Heritage AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 431 | Compare → |
| Cochiti ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 196 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Albuquerque
- Schools in district
- 174
- Rank in district
- #3 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
Montessori of the Rio Grande is listed in ALBUQUERQUE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Montessori of the Rio Grande
Montessori of the Rio Grande is a public elementary school in Albuquerque, NM, part of Albuquerque, serving approximately 219 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #18 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montessori of the Rio Grande
What grades does Montessori of the Rio Grande serve?
Montessori of the Rio Grande serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Montessori of the Rio Grande?
Montessori of the Rio Grande has an enrollment of approximately 219 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montessori of the Rio Grande?
The student-teacher ratio at Montessori of the Rio Grande is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Montessori of the Rio Grande rank in NM?
Montessori of the Rio Grande ranks #18 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Montessori of the Rio Grande's MySchoolScout rating?
Montessori of the Rio Grande has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Montessori of the Rio Grande?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Montessori of the Rio Grande has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Montessori of the Rio Grande a charter school?
Yes, Montessori of the Rio Grande is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Montessori of the Rio Grande a Title I school?
No, Montessori of the Rio Grande is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Montessori of the Rio Grande?
43.4% of students at Montessori of the Rio Grande 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 219
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bernalillo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.3%
- Phone
- (505) 842-5993
- Area population (ZIP 87104)
- 13,369
- Area average commute
- 18.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 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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