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Very Good

#164 of 864 schools in NM

Top 19% in state

The International School at Mesa Del Sol

School · Albuquerque · Albuquerque, NM

An Albuquerque charter school serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Charter

2000 BOBBY FOSTER RD, Albuquerque, NM 87106

  • Math 22% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 54.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress10.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change+4.42 pts/yr
Data Period2017–2022
TrendImproving
Academics6.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
College Readiness6.0Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate54%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.7:1
District spending per student$15,108
Chronic Absenteeism37.5%

Students at The International School at Mesa Del Sol score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.

Math Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 10 points since 2019, reaching 27% in 2022, across a 6-year record (2017–2022).

Show all 6 years by subject
2017
Math
9%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 11 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

73.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where The International School at Mesa Del Sol 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 31Somewhat 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

$51,079

Median home value

$332,100

Median rent

$904/mo

College educated

52.8%

Homeownership

38.7%

Poverty rate

26.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87106; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
EL Camino Real AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.8K–124.0 mi320Compare →
Mission Achievement and Success 1.0Charter · enrollment unverified8.9PK–125.0 mi1,138Compare →
Corrales InternationalCharter · enrollment unverified6.5K–12Not available255Compare →
EcademyEnrollment path unverified6.0K–12Not available1,035Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Albuquerque

Schools in district
174
Rank in district
#28 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

The International School at Mesa Del Sol is listed in ALBUQUERQUE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About The International School at Mesa Del Sol

The International School at Mesa Del Sol is a public school in Albuquerque, NM, part of Albuquerque, serving approximately 341 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #164 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about The International School at Mesa Del Sol

What grades does The International School at Mesa Del Sol serve?

The International School at Mesa Del Sol serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend The International School at Mesa Del Sol?

The International School at Mesa Del Sol has an enrollment of approximately 341 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The International School at Mesa Del Sol?

The student-teacher ratio at The International School at Mesa Del Sol is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does The International School at Mesa Del Sol rank in NM?

The International School at Mesa Del Sol ranks #164 of 864 schools in NM.

What is The International School at Mesa Del Sol's MySchoolScout rating?

The International School at Mesa Del Sol has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 The International School at Mesa Del Sol?

Based on loaded state assessment records, The International School at Mesa Del Sol has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).

Is The International School at Mesa Del Sol a charter school?

Yes, The International School at Mesa Del Sol is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is The International School at Mesa Del Sol a Title I school?

No, The International School at Mesa Del Sol is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The International School at Mesa Del Sol?

73.3% of students at The International School at Mesa Del Sol 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 – 12th
Enrollment
341
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bernalillo County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.5%
4-Year Graduation
54.0%
Area population (ZIP 87106)
26,815
Area average commute
17.2 min
Area median age
32.2
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 87106; 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, 2017-2022, multi-year average, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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