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#674 of 864 schools in NM
Wherry Elementary
Elementary School · Albuquerque · Albuquerque, NM
An Albuquerque elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
BLDG 25000 - KAFB EAST, Albuquerque, NM 87116
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wherry Elementary score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 12% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 16% (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
101.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wherry 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat 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
$78,877
Median rent
$1,744/mo
College educated
45.5%
Homeownership
1.9%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87116; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandia Base ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 298 | Compare → |
| Emerson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 284 | Compare → |
| Holy Ghost Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 158 | Compare → |
| La Mesa ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 447 | 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
- #111 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
Wherry Elementary is listed in ALBUQUERQUE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wherry Elementary
Wherry Elementary is a public elementary school in Albuquerque, NM, part of Albuquerque, serving approximately 244 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #674 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wherry Elementary
What grades does Wherry Elementary serve?
Wherry Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Wherry Elementary?
Wherry Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 244 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wherry Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wherry Elementary is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wherry Elementary rank in NM?
Wherry Elementary ranks #674 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Wherry Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Wherry Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Wherry Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wherry Elementary has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Wherry Elementary a charter school?
No, Wherry Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wherry Elementary a Title I school?
No, Wherry Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wherry Elementary?
101.6% of students at Wherry 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
- 244
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bernalillo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 74.6%
- Phone
- (505) 268-2434
- Area population (ZIP 87116)
- 3,953
- Area median age
- 24.1
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 87116; 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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