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Monte Vista Elementary

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Monte Vista Elementary ranks 85 th of 345 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

85^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 345 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Better than 75% of New Mexico elementary schools

Summary

Monte Vista Elementary is a public elementary school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving 384 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Albuquerque School District, which is ranked 54 out of 82 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Monte Vista Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in New Mexico, with a statewide ranking between 30-85 over the past several years. The school's performance on state assessments is significantly higher than the Albuquerque and New Mexico averages across all grades and subjects. For example, in 2024-2025, 55.45% of Monte Vista students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 43.65% in Albuquerque and 44.19% statewide. In mathematics, 37.62% of Monte Vista students were proficient or better, compared to 26.48% in Albuquerque and 26.81% statewide. The school's performance on science assessments is also strong, with 38.18% of 5th-grade students proficient or better, compared to 31.06% in Albuquerque and 29.3% statewide.

While Monte Vista Elementary generally performs well across student subgroups, there are some notable variations in performance. The school's Asian and African American students have lower rankings compared to other subgroups, and the school's Special Education students also have a lower ranking, with a 1-star rating in 2023-2024. However, the school's overall academic excellence and consistent high rankings make it a standout institution in the Albuquerque School District. The school's strong performance is further highlighted by its ability to educate a diverse student population with a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, as well as its relatively low student-teacher ratio.

379

Students ?

14.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$7,341

Per pupil spending ?

99.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3211 Monte Vista Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106

(505) 260-2030

District: Albuquerque

Students who attend Monte Vista Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Jefferson Middle
High:	Albuquerque High

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

51.2%

White:

34.3%

Two or more races:

6.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 91st percentile in 2014 → 75th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the New Mexico average (46% vs 35% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 25% of New Mexico elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Albuquerque

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 16 percentile points since 2014

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school46%

District avg35%

New Mexico avg35%

85^th of 345

New Mexico public elementary schools ?

Top 25%▼ down 16 pts since 2015

From top 9% (2015) to top 25% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

19^th of 83Elementary Schools in the Albuquerque

54^th of 82Albuquerque among New Mexico districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2025	66.4	85 of 345	75.4%	★★★★☆
2024	80.6	65 of 413	84.3%	★★★★☆
2023	93.3	38 of 435	91.3%	★★★★★
2022	89.0	30 of 420	92.9%	★★★★★
2019	75.1	75 of 396	81.1%	★★★★☆
2018	72.0	85 of 383	77.8%	★★★★☆
2017	64.2	105 of 374	71.9%	★★★★☆
2016	69.7	94 of 410	77.1%	★★★★☆
2015	85.7	37 of 421	91.2%	★★★★★
2014	85.1	38 of 442	91.4%	★★★★★
2013	84.7	43 of 412	89.6%	★★★★☆
2012	79.0	63 of 398	84.2%	★★★★☆
2011	85.1	46 of 402	88.6%	★★★★☆
2010	78.4	66 of 419	84.2%	★★★★☆
2009	88.8	26 of 411	93.7%	★★★★★
2008	84.4	44 of 405	89.1%	★★★★☆
2007	91.0	22 of 398	94.5%	★★★★★
2006	87.8	30 of 390	92.3%	★★★★★
2005	87.8	31 of 389	92.0%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2023	53.4	22 of 34	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	28.8	42 of 56	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2022	35.2	35 of 40	12.5%	★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2024	71.6	57 of 223	74.4%	★★★★☆
2022	64.8	44 of 203	78.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2024	65.6	97 of 398	75.6%	★★★★☆
2023	92.0	36 of 390	90.8%	★★★★★
2022	86.8	28 of 395	92.9%	★★★★★
2019	74.2	57 of 343	83.4%	★★★★☆
2018	70.2	75 of 339	77.9%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2025	45.0	126 of 255	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	68.4	100 of 384	74.0%	★★★★☆
2023	91.4	32 of 395	91.9%	★★★★★
2022	79.4	35 of 389	91.0%	★★★★★
2019	62.6	89 of 320	72.2%	★★★★☆
2018	51.5	146 of 329	55.6%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2025	71.8	59 of 325	81.8%	★★★★☆
2024	86.8	37 of 356	89.6%	★★★★☆
2023	59.4	165 of 426	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	55.3	118 of 410	71.2%	★★★★☆
2019	54.4	141 of 361	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	34.3	243 of 356	31.7%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2024	81.0	53 of 397	86.6%	★★★★☆
2023	92.6	37 of 414	91.1%	★★★★★
2022	81.2	39 of 392	90.1%	★★★★★
2019	63.4	90 of 337	73.3%	★★★★☆
2018	64.7	89 of 333	73.3%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2024	72.3	14 of 45	68.9%	★★★★☆
2023	82.9	12 of 83	85.5%	★★★★☆
2022	86.2	4 of 91	95.6%	★★★★★

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2022	67.8	25 of 99	74.7%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2024	26.7	117 of 158	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	66.7	54 of 165	67.3%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2025	70.3	67 of 304	78.0%	★★★★☆
2024	77.2	57 of 339	83.2%	★★★★☆
2023	95.4	28 of 413	93.2%	★★★★★
2022	85.8	18 of 325	94.5%	★★★★★
2019	65.3	57 of 199	71.4%	★★★★☆
2018	70.4	39 of 187	79.1%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2024)87th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)82nd percentile+6 vs school

White (2025)78th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2024)76th percentile-9 vs school

Native American (2022)75th percentile-18 vs school

English Language Learner (2024)74th percentile-10 vs school

Multi-racial (2024)69th percentile-15 vs school

Hispanic (2025)51st percentile-25 vs school

African American (2023)35th percentile-56 vs school

Special Education (2024)26th percentile-58 vs school

Asian (2022)12th percentile-80 vs school

By subject vs New Mexico (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts55%+11 vs state

Science38%+9 vs state

Mathematics38%+11 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NM-ASR Science (2025)			NM-MSSA English Language Arts (2025)							NM-MSSA Mathematics (2025)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NM-ASR Science 5th Grade	NM-ASR Science 8th Grade	NM-ASR Science All Grades	NM-MSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NM-MSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	NM-MSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	NM-MSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	NM-MSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	NM-MSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	NM-MSSA English Language Arts All Grades	NM-MSSA Mathematics 3rd Grade	NM-MSSA Mathematics 4th Grade	NM-MSSA Mathematics 5th Grade	NM-MSSA Mathematics 6th Grade	NM-MSSA Mathematics 7th Grade	NM-MSSA Mathematics 8th Grade	NM-MSSA Mathematics All Grades	Total
Monte Vista Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3211 Monte Vista Blvd NE	Albuquerque	87106	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 260-2030	379	27	14.0	99.7%	130 (34.3%)	8 (2.1%)	194 (51.2%)	13 (3.4%)	11 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.1%)	66.4	85^th of 345 public elementary schools	75.4%		80.6	65^th of 413 public elementary schools	84.3%	20	38.2			47.4	66.7	52.7				55.5	29.5	40.6	45.5				37.6	$7,341
Bandelier Elementary	Public	K-5	3309 Pershing St SE	Albuquerque	87106	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 255-8744	387	31	12.5	99.0%	164 (42.4%)	4 (1.0%)	159 (41.1%)	8 (2.1%)	19 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (8.5%)	83.8	40^th of 345 public elementary schools	88.4%		91.8	28^th of 413 public elementary schools	93.2%	12	50.0			53.1	72.5	63.2				63.2	39.1	58.0	48.5				48.8	$8,498
Coral Community Charter	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	4401 Silver Avenue SE	Albuquerque	87108	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 292-6725	241	18	13.5	100.0%	66 (27.4%)	14 (5.8%)	108 (44.8%)	4 (1.7%)	12 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (15.4%)	86.5	33^rd of 345 public elementary schools	90.4%		77.6	71^st of 413 public elementary schools	82.8%	38	48.4			62.9	67.9	67.7				66.0	42.9	60.7	48.4				50.0
Zia Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	440 Jefferson St NE	Albuquerque	87108	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 260-2020	236	19	12.7	100.0%	87 (36.9%)	7 (3.0%)	107 (45.3%)	5 (2.1%)	10 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (8.5%)	62	92^nd of 345 public elementary schools	73.3%		51.6	166^th of 413 public elementary schools	59.8%	74	36.4			57.1	61.1	44.1				54.3	28.6	36.1	41.2				35.2	$11,794
Montezuma Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3100 Indian School NE	Albuquerque	87106	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 260-2040	330	28	11.9	99.4%	54 (16.4%)	9 (2.7%)	220 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.4%)	14.5	326^th of 345 public elementary schools	5.5%		14.9	367^th of 413 public elementary schools	11.1%	41	18.0			29.7	26.8	20.0				25.9	18.8	12.5					14.7	$14,900
21st Century Public Academy	Public, Charter	1-8	4300 Cutler Ave. NE	Albuquerque	87110	Bernalillo County	21st Century Public Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 254-0280	371	36	10.2	46.4%	257 (69.3%)	17 (4.6%)	59 (15.9%)	3 (0.8%)	7 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (7.5%)	71.3	66^th of 345 public elementary schools	80.9%		75.2	77^th of 413 public elementary schools	81.4%	11	48.7	45.3	46.6	61.9	62.2	59.0	67.1	62.3	62.5	63.0	38.1	37.8	46.2	31.4	16.9	29.7	30.5
Lowell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1700 Sunshine Terrace SE	Albuquerque	87106	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 764-2011	226	28	8.1	100.0%	14 (6.2%)	20 (8.8%)	166 (73.5%)	3 (1.3%)	15 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.5%)								(n/a)					17.4					16.5								$9,887
Whittier Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1110 Quincy St SE	Albuquerque	87108	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 255-2008	307	29	10.5	98.4%	32 (10.4%)	42 (13.7%)	186 (60.6%)	1 (0.3%)	27 (8.8%)	1 (0.3%)	18 (5.9%)								(n/a)				23.3	20.5					19.5							7.5	$14,903
Longfellow Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	400 Edith NE	Albuquerque	87102	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 764-2024	168	19	8.6	100.0%	10 (6.0%)	3 (1.8%)	132 (78.6%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.2%)	30.7	218^th of 345 public elementary schools	36.8%		30	277^th of 413 public elementary schools	32.9%	59	26.3					31.6				25.3			31.6				23.2	$10,893
Kirtland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3530 Gibson Blvd SE	Albuquerque	87118	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 255-3131	162	25	6.6	100.0%	20 (12.3%)	10 (6.2%)	103 (63.6%)	9 (5.6%)	11 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.6%)								(n/a)										15.9								$12,250

Frequently Asked Questions about Monte Vista Elementary

What schools do graduates of Monte Vista Elementary attend?

Students who attend Monte Vista Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Jefferson Middle
High : Albuquerque High

How many students attend Monte Vista Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 379 students attended Monte Vista Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Monte Vista Elementary?

Students at Monte Vista Elementary are 51% Hispanic, 34% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 3% American Indian, 2% African American.

What district is Monte Vista Elementary in?

Albuquerque

Is Monte Vista Elementary a good school?

Monte Vista Elementary ranks 85^th of 345 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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