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#426 of 864 schools in NM
Top 49% in state
Washington Middle
Middle School · Albuquerque · Albuquerque, NM
An Albuquerque middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1101 PARK SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
- Math 11% proficient (2022)
- Reading 21% proficient (2022)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Washington Middle score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2017, reaching 16% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 24% (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
100.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Washington 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 71Very Walkable
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 87Very 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
$37,276
Median home value
$174,400
Median rent
$868/mo
College educated
33.9%
Homeownership
35.5%
Poverty rate
28.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87102; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abq Sign Language AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 146 | Compare → |
| Native American Community AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 436 | Compare → |
| Axiom Christian Classical SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 43 | Compare → |
| Pathways AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 17 | Compare → |
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.
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
- #66 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
Washington Middle is listed in ALBUQUERQUE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Washington Middle
Washington Middle is a public middle school in Albuquerque, NM, part of Albuquerque, serving approximately 270 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #426 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Washington Middle
What grades does Washington Middle serve?
Washington Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Washington Middle?
Washington Middle has an enrollment of approximately 270 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Washington Middle rank in NM?
Washington Middle ranks #426 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Washington Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Washington Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Washington Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Washington Middle has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Washington Middle a charter school?
No, Washington Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Washington Middle a Title I school?
No, Washington Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Washington Middle?
100.4% of students at Washington 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
- 270
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bernalillo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.5%
- Phone
- (505) 764-2000
- Area population (ZIP 87102)
- 20,258
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 36
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 87102; 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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