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#643 of 864 schools in NM
Sierra Vista Elementary
Elementary School · Albuquerque · Albuquerque, NM
An Albuquerque elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10220 PASEO DEL NORTE NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114
- Math 24% proficient (2022)
- Reading 39% proficient (2022)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sierra Vista Elementary score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 32% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (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
101.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sierra Vista 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat 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
$81,768
Median home value
$296,200
Median rent
$1,321/mo
College educated
38.8%
Homeownership
68.3%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87114; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 98 | Compare → |
| Sunset View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 415 | Compare → |
| Ventana Ranch ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 617 | Compare → |
| Coyote Willow Family SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | K–8 | 1.5 mi | 284 | 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
- #106 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
Sierra Vista Elementary is listed in ALBUQUERQUE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sierra Vista Elementary
Sierra Vista Elementary is a public elementary school in Albuquerque, NM, part of Albuquerque, serving approximately 428 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #643 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sierra Vista Elementary
What grades does Sierra Vista Elementary serve?
Sierra Vista Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Sierra Vista Elementary?
Sierra Vista Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 428 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra Vista Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sierra Vista Elementary is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sierra Vista Elementary rank in NM?
Sierra Vista Elementary ranks #643 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Sierra Vista Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sierra Vista Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Sierra Vista Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sierra Vista Elementary has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sierra Vista Elementary a charter school?
No, Sierra Vista Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sierra Vista Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sierra Vista Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sierra Vista Elementary?
101.4% of students at Sierra Vista 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
- 428
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bernalillo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.2%
- Phone
- (505) 898-0272
- Area population (ZIP 87114)
- 70,064
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 87114; 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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