Excellent
#37 of 864 schools in NM
Top 4% in state
Nex Gen Academy
High School · Albuquerque · Albuquerque, NM
An Albuquerque high school where students score 33 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5325 MONTGOMERY NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2022)
- 98.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Nex Gen Academy score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 17 points since 2019, reaching 65% in 2022, across a 12-year record (2011–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 23 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Nex Gen Academy 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 42Car-Dependent
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del Norte HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 1,066 | Compare → |
| Aces Technical Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | K–9 | 0.6 mi | 161 | Compare → |
| Evangel Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| The Great AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | 6–12 | 0.9 mi | 105 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #6 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
Nex Gen Academy is listed in ALBUQUERQUE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nex Gen Academy
Nex Gen Academy is a public high school in Albuquerque, NM, part of Albuquerque, serving approximately 209 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #37 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nex Gen Academy
What grades does Nex Gen Academy serve?
Nex Gen Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Nex Gen Academy?
Nex Gen Academy has an enrollment of approximately 209 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nex Gen Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Nex Gen Academy is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nex Gen Academy rank in NM?
Nex Gen Academy ranks #37 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Nex Gen Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Nex Gen Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Nex Gen Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nex Gen Academy has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Nex Gen Academy a charter school?
No, Nex Gen Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nex Gen Academy a Title I school?
No, Nex Gen Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nex Gen Academy?
68.4% of students at Nex Gen Academy 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 209
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bernalillo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.2%
- Phone
- (505) 878-6400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 98.0%
- 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, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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