Excellent
#10 of 864 schools in NM
Top 1% in state
New Mexico International School
Elementary School · Albuquerque · Albuquerque, NM
An Albuquerque charter elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7215 MONTGOMERY BLVD NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New Mexico International School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 8 points since 2017, reaching 60% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
Based on 9 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where New Mexico International School 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 83Very Walkable
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- 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
$56,295
Median home value
$298,300
Median rent
$1,112/mo
College educated
42.2%
Homeownership
51.6%
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87109; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Congregation Albert Early Childhood CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.3 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Comanche ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 339 | Compare → |
| Shepherd LutheranPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 57 | Compare → |
| Gov Bent ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 306 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Albuquerque
- Schools in district
- 174
- Rank in district
- #2 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
New Mexico International School is listed in ALBUQUERQUE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Mexico International School
New Mexico International School is a public elementary school in Albuquerque, NM, part of Albuquerque, serving approximately 401 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #10 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Mexico International School
What grades does New Mexico International School serve?
New Mexico International School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend New Mexico International School?
New Mexico International School has an enrollment of approximately 401 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Mexico International School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Mexico International School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Mexico International School rank in NM?
New Mexico International School ranks #10 of 864 schools in NM.
What is New Mexico International School's MySchoolScout rating?
New Mexico International School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 New Mexico International School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Mexico International School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is New Mexico International School a charter school?
Yes, New Mexico International School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is New Mexico International School a Title I school?
No, New Mexico International School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Mexico International School?
38.4% of students at New Mexico International School 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 401
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bernalillo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.9%
- Phone
- (505) 503-7670
- Area population (ZIP 87109)
- 39,323
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
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 87109; 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, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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