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Alvarado Elementary

Q: Is Alvarado Elementary a good school?

Alvarado Elementary ranks 63 rd of 346 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Q: How many students attend Alvarado Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 258 students attended Alvarado Elementary.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Alvarado Elementary?

Students at Alvarado Elementary are 74% Hispanic, 20% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% African American.

Q: What schools do graduates of Alvarado Elementary attend?

Students who attend Alvarado Elementary usually go on to attend: High : Valley High

Public Grades PK, KG-5

63^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 346 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Better than 82% of New Mexico elementary schools

Summary

Alvarado Elementary is a PK–5 neighborhood school at 1100 Solar Rd NW in Albuquerque's North Valley, serving 258 students with a student-teacher ratio of about 11.7 to 1 as part of Albuquerque Public Schools, a district that ranks 55th of 87 in New Mexico. Despite that, Alvarado is one of the state's stronger elementary schools: it ranked 63rd of 346 elementary schools in 2025-26 (82nd percentile, 4 stars) and has held 4 stars for five consecutive years, a real step up from the 49th percentile it posted in 2016-17.

English language arts is where Alvarado clearly leads its area. At 71.09% proficient, it is far above the district (43.55%) and state (43.34%). No nearby school comes close: The Montessori Academy is next at 63.96%, then Chamiza (57.14%), Petroglyph (55.72%), Mission Avenue (40.56%) and Cochiti (34.38%). Fifth-grade science is even more striking: 62.86%, roughly double the district and state rates and well ahead of every local peer. Math is solid but not the standout — 32.03%, above district and state, yet behind Petroglyph (42.79%) and Montessori (36.04%).

Alvarado's signature result is with low-income students: it ranked 8th of 256 schools statewide (97th percentile, 5 stars) in 2025-26. Its priorities are also clear. ELA surged 56.49% to 71.09% last year while math slipped 40.46% to 32.03%, narrowing its district lead in math. Third-grade math (24.32%) is the only grade-subject result below both district and state. Special education is the one gap: 110th of 158 schools (30th percentile, 2 stars) in the year reported. Nearby, Griegos and Chamiza both slipped, while Los Ranchos improved.

258

Students ?

11.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,972

Per pupil spending ?

45.7%

Directly certified for free meals (2024-25) ?

All students receive free meals (Community Eligibility, 2024-25)

All students in New Mexico receive free school meals.

1100 Solar Rd NW
Albuquerque, NM 87107

(505) 344-4412

District: Albuquerque Public Schools

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

74.4%

White:

19.8%

Two or more races:

2.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 87th percentile in 2023 → 82nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the New Mexico average (53% vs 36% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 18% of New Mexico elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Albuquerque Public Schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 87th-percentile peak (2023) to 82nd (2026)

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school53%

District avg36%

New Mexico avg36%

63^rd of 346

New Mexico public elementary schools ?

Top 18%▲ up 10 pts since 2016

From top 28% (2016) to top 18% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

18^th of 77Elementary Schools in the Albuquerque Public Schools

55^th of 87Albuquerque Public Schools 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
2026	71.6	63 of 346	81.8%	★★★★☆
2025	73.7	63 of 345	81.7%	★★★★☆
2024	73.3	84 of 413	79.7%	★★★★☆
2023	87.3	58 of 435	86.7%	★★★★☆
2022	74.9	74 of 420	82.4%	★★★★☆
2019	55.6	152 of 396	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	51.5	156 of 383	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	43.9	192 of 374	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2016	62.5	116 of 410	71.7%	★★★★☆
2015	59.1	134 of 421	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2014	64.1	138 of 442	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2013	57.8	156 of 412	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2012	40.8	242 of 398	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2011	54.2	163 of 402	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	63.7	124 of 419	70.4%	★★★★☆
2009	63.6	130 of 411	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2008	55.5	156 of 405	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2007	60.6	142 of 398	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2006	58.8	145 of 390	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2005	40.0	246 of 389	36.8%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2024	83.9	31 of 223	86.1%	★★★★☆
2023	68.4	60 of 191	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.4	47 of 203	76.8%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2026	75.0	43 of 252	82.9%	★★★★☆
2024	81.6	49 of 398	87.7%	★★★★☆
2023	90.8	42 of 390	89.2%	★★★★☆
2022	68.2	78 of 395	80.3%	★★★★☆
2019	45.4	169 of 343	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	38.1	202 of 339	40.4%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2026	71.2	55 of 273	79.9%	★★★★☆
2025	59.9	81 of 255	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	75.7	76 of 384	80.2%	★★★★☆
2023	87.6	50 of 395	87.3%	★★★★☆
2022	73.7	48 of 389	87.7%	★★★★☆
2019	48.4	155 of 320	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	47.7	160 of 329	51.4%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2026	92.3	8 of 256	96.9%	★★★★★
2025	75.9	48 of 325	85.2%	★★★★☆
2024	80.6	57 of 356	84.0%	★★★★☆
2023	94.8	22 of 426	94.8%	★★★★★
2022	83.6	28 of 410	93.2%	★★★★★
2019	36.7	231 of 361	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	29.2	269 of 356	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2026	74.2	48 of 251	80.9%	★★★★☆
2024	54.2	146 of 397	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	72.8	94 of 414	77.3%	★★★★☆
2022	77.5	50 of 392	87.2%	★★★★☆
2019	51.0	145 of 337	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	62.5	98 of 333	70.6%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2024	29.1	110 of 158	30.4%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2026	69.7	64 of 304	78.9%	★★★★☆
2025	71.2	61 of 304	79.9%	★★★★☆
2024	72.1	70 of 339	79.4%	★★★★☆
2023	87.9	54 of 413	86.9%	★★★★☆
2022	75.9	44 of 325	86.5%	★★★★☆
2018	28.0	156 of 187	16.6%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)97th percentile+15 vs school

English Language Learner (2024)86th percentile+6 vs school

Female (2026)83rd percentile~ school

Male (2026)81st percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)80th percentile~ school

White (2026)79th percentile-3 vs school

Special Education (2024)30th percentile-49 vs school

By subject vs New Mexico (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts71%+26 vs state

Science63%+31 vs state

Mathematics32%+4 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				NM-ASR Science (2026)			NM-MSSA English Language Arts (2026)							NM-MSSA Mathematics (2026)							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	Directly certified (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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
Alvarado Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1100 Solar Rd NW	Albuquerque	87107	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 344-4412	258	22	11.7	45.7%	51 (19.8%)	3 (1.2%)	192 (74.4%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.7%)	71.6	63^rd of 346 public elementary schools	81.8%		73.7	63^rd of 345 public elementary schools	81.7%		62.9			64.9	76.8	68.6				71.1	24.3	33.9	37.1				32.0	$9,972
The Montessori Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	1730 Montano Rd NW	Albuquerque	87107	Bernalillo County	The Montessori Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 796-0149	452	27	17.0	11.3%	131 (29.0%)	0 (0.0%)	264 (58.4%)	5 (1.1%)	11 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (9.1%)	69.9	70^th of 346 public elementary schools	79.8%		73.6	65^th of 345 public elementary schools	81.2%	5	51.7	55.6	53.1	66.7	56.7	65.0	62.8	67.4	66.7	64.0	43.9	31.7	33.3	34.9	34.9	36.1	36.0	$7,123
MacArthur Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1100 MacArthur Rd NW	Albuquerque	87107	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 344-1482	241	25	9.5	70.1%	23 (9.5%)	8 (3.3%)	197 (81.7%)	2 (0.8%)	5 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.5%)	35.6	215^th of 346 public elementary schools	37.9%		47.6	154^th of 345 public elementary schools	55.4%	61				44.7	45.0					40.4	< 20%	22.5					16.2	$14,984
Mountain Mahogany Community School	Public, Charter	K-8	5014 4th Street NW	Albuquerque	87107	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque Public Schools	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 341-1424	223	19	11.5	44.8%	53 (23.8%)	7 (3.1%)	147 (65.9%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.8%)	55	124^th of 346 public elementary schools	64.2%		53	124^th of 345 public elementary schools	64.1%			61.9	45.2		64.0	42.9	34.8	44.1	68.2	47.3	33.3	44.0		30.4	20.6	38.1	30.3	$9,033
Los Ranchos Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7609 Fourth St NW	Albuquerque	87107	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 898-0794	194	24	8.1	64.9%	25 (12.9%)	1 (0.5%)	158 (81.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	33.3	223^rd of 346 public elementary schools	35.5%		28.6	227^th of 345 public elementary schools	34.2%	4	31.0				27.3	51.9				29.8		< 20%	28.6				14.1	$11,112
Griegos Elementary	Public	K-5	4040 San Isidro NW	Albuquerque	87107	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 345-3661	229	19	12.3	60.3%	39 (17.0%)	2 (0.9%)	183 (79.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	44.5	175^th of 346 public elementary schools	49.4%		59.2	105^th of 345 public elementary schools	69.6%	70	28.6			47.5	62.8	33.3				48.0	20.0	39.5	31.7				30.7	$9,470
North Valley Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	7939 4th Street NW	Los Ranchos De Albuquerque	87114	Bernalillo County	North Valley Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 998-0501	280	20	14.1	35.0%	29 (10.4%)	1 (0.4%)	226 (80.7%)	2 (0.7%)	9 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.6%)	36.8	209^th of 346 public elementary schools	39.6%		40	188^th of 345 public elementary schools	45.5%	21	25.6		24.5	68.0	36.8	38.5				40.1	52.0	18.4	20.5				23.1	$7,304
Mission Avenue Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	725 Mission Av NE	Albuquerque	87107	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 344-5269	336	28	12.0	64.6%	38 (11.3%)	17 (5.1%)	222 (66.1%)	5 (1.5%)	39 (11.6%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.5%)	33	226^th of 346 public elementary schools	34.7%		27.8	235^th of 345 public elementary schools	31.9%	9	30.6			35.6	46.9	38.8				40.6	26.7	26.5	26.5				26.6	$10,106
Cochiti Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3100 San Isidro Rd NW	Albuquerque	87107	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 345-1432	247	22	11.1	70.4%	13 (5.3%)	9 (3.6%)	209 (84.6%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.6%)	26.6	259^th of 346 public elementary schools	25.1%		27.2	237^th of 345 public elementary schools	31.3%	22	36.8			31.3	30.8	39.5				34.4	21.9		18.4				16.7	$10,819
Petroglyph Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5100 Marna Lynn Ave NW	Albuquerque	87114	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 898-0923	498	39	12.7	48.2%	113 (22.7%)	17 (3.4%)	284 (57.0%)	7 (1.4%)	52 (10.4%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (4.8%)	66.6	82^nd of 346 public elementary schools	76.3%		63.6	91^st of 345 public elementary schools	73.6%	9	36.0			55.9	61.4	51.3				55.7	35.3	40.4	51.3				42.8	$8,986

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