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#527 of 864 schools in NM

Truman Middle

Middle School · Albuquerque · Albuquerque, NM

An Albuquerque middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

9400 BENAVIDES RD SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121

  • Math 11% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2022)
  • 11:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.6Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency11% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
District spending per student$15,108
Chronic Absenteeism45.7%

Students at Truman Middle score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.

Math Proficiency11%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 9 points since 2017, reaching 17% in 2022.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
25%
ELA
40%
2010
Math
30%
ELA
39%
2011
Math
25%
ELA
39%
2012
Math
24%
ELA
41%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
7%
ELA
13%
2015
Math
7%
ELA
14%
2016
Math
6%
ELA
13%
2017
Math
8%
2018
Math
7%
ELA
14%
2019
Math
7%
ELA
14%
2022
Math
11%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 26% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

100.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Truman Middle 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 64Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 27Some Transit
  • Bike 43Somewhat 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

$59,184

Median home value

$192,500

Median rent

$1,277/mo

College educated

13%

Homeownership

76.4%

Poverty rate

21.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87121; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

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

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Tower Road Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.5privatePK–120.9 mi46Compare →
Abundant Life Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.0privatePK–111.5 mi51Compare →
Desert Ridge MiddleEnrollment path unverified8.46–8Not available788Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

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
#85 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

Truman Middle is listed in ALBUQUERQUE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Truman Middle

Truman Middle is a public middle school in Albuquerque, NM, part of Albuquerque, serving approximately 573 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #527 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Truman Middle

What grades does Truman Middle serve?

Truman Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Truman Middle?

Truman Middle has an enrollment of approximately 573 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Truman Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Truman Middle is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Truman Middle rank in NM?

Truman Middle ranks #527 of 864 schools in NM.

What is Truman Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Truman Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Truman Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Truman Middle has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Truman Middle a charter school?

No, Truman Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Truman Middle a Title I school?

No, Truman Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Truman Middle?

100.2% of students at Truman Middle 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
573
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
52
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bernalillo County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
45.7%
Area population (ZIP 87121)
76,135
Area average commute
25.8 min
Area median age
31.2
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 87121; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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