Very Good
#178 of 864 schools in NM
Top 21% in state
Tony Hillerman Middle School
Middle School · Albuquerque · Albuquerque, NM
An Albuquerque middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8101 RAINBOW BLVD NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114
- Math 40% proficient (2022)
- Reading 49% proficient (2022)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tony Hillerman Middle School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 17 points since 2017, reaching 45% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (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
55.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tony Hillerman Middle 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 5Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Monroe MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 659 | Compare → |
| Paradise Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 98 | Compare → |
| L.b. Johnson MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 571 | Compare → |
| Gospel Light Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | K–12 | 4.7 mi | 184 | 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.
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
- #31 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
Tony Hillerman Middle School is listed in ALBUQUERQUE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tony Hillerman Middle School
Tony Hillerman Middle School is a public middle school in Albuquerque, NM, part of Albuquerque, serving approximately 939 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #178 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tony Hillerman Middle School
What grades does Tony Hillerman Middle School serve?
Tony Hillerman Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Tony Hillerman Middle School?
Tony Hillerman Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 939 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tony Hillerman Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tony Hillerman Middle School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tony Hillerman Middle School rank in NM?
Tony Hillerman Middle School ranks #178 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Tony Hillerman Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tony Hillerman Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Tony Hillerman Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tony Hillerman Middle School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Tony Hillerman Middle School a charter school?
No, Tony Hillerman Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tony Hillerman Middle School a Title I school?
No, Tony Hillerman Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tony Hillerman Middle School?
55.6% of students at Tony Hillerman Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 939
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Bernalillo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.5%
- Phone
- (505) 792-0698
- 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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