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John Baker Elementary

Public Grades K-5

26^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 345 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Better than 92% of New Mexico elementary schools

Summary

John Baker Elementary is a public elementary school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving 427 students in grades K-5. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with impressive academic performance that far exceeds the district and state averages.

On state assessments, 68.29% of John Baker Elementary students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 43.65% in the Albuquerque district and 44.19% statewide. In Mathematics, 50.24% of students were proficient or better, compared to 26.48% in the district and 26.81% statewide. The school's 5th-grade students also outperformed their peers on the NM-ASR Science assessment, with 56.52% proficient or better, compared to 31.06% in the district and 29.3% statewide.

John Baker Elementary's success extends beyond overall academic performance, with high rankings for various student subgroups, including Hispanic, White, and Multi-racial students, as well as students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.4 to 13.5 students per teacher over the past three years, which is lower than nearby schools like Collet Park Elementary and Georgia O'Keeffe Elementary. The school's consistent high performance and focus on equity make it a standout in the Albuquerque school district, and its best practices could serve as a model for other schools in the state.

404

Students ?

12.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,477

Per pupil spending ?

99%

Free/discounted lunch ?

12015-B Tivoli St NE
Albuquerque, NM 87111

(505) 298-7486

District: Albuquerque

Students who attend John Baker Elementary usually attend:

Middle:

Hoover Middle

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

42.8%

White:

34.7%

Two or more races:

8.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 94th percentile in 2014 → 92nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the New Mexico average (59% vs 35% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 8% of New Mexico elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Albuquerque

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school59%

District avg35%

New Mexico avg35%

26^th of 345

New Mexico public elementary schools ?

Top 8%▼ down 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

11^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	89.5	26 of 345	92.5%	★★★★★
2024	83.1	58 of 413	86.0%	★★★★☆
2023	80.5	80 of 435	81.6%	★★★★☆
2022	64.6	108 of 420	74.3%	★★★★☆
2019	73.8	84 of 396	78.8%	★★★★☆
2018	80.4	55 of 383	85.6%	★★★★☆
2017	79.6	51 of 374	86.4%	★★★★☆
2016	87.2	35 of 410	91.5%	★★★★★
2015	91.4	24 of 421	94.3%	★★★★★
2014	88.8	26 of 442	94.1%	★★★★★
2013	88.9	29 of 412	93.0%	★★★★★
2012	86.7	39 of 398	90.2%	★★★★★
2011	86.1	44 of 402	89.1%	★★★★☆
2010	81.2	53 of 419	87.4%	★★★★☆
2009	81.1	50 of 411	87.8%	★★★★☆
2008	85.5	41 of 405	89.9%	★★★★★
2007	89.5	29 of 398	92.7%	★★★★★
2006	86.7	35 of 390	91.0%	★★★★★
2005	82.9	46 of 389	88.2%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2023	61.1	19 of 34	44.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	69.4	9 of 56	83.9%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2024	76.8	44 of 223	80.3%	★★★★☆
2022	48.9	99 of 203	51.2%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2024	74.1	67 of 398	83.2%	★★★★☆
2023	77.9	80 of 390	79.5%	★★★★☆
2022	57.0	116 of 395	70.6%	★★★★☆
2019	67.4	84 of 343	75.5%	★★★★☆
2018	76.5	53 of 339	84.4%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2025	87.7	20 of 255	92.2%	★★★★★
2024	83.5	50 of 384	87.0%	★★★★☆
2023	76.8	81 of 395	79.5%	★★★★☆
2022	52.3	127 of 389	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	58.9	104 of 320	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	83.4	27 of 329	91.8%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2025	92.0	18 of 325	94.5%	★★★★★
2024	77.9	66 of 356	81.5%	★★★★☆
2023	27.0	328 of 426	23.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	23.1	302 of 410	26.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	42.3	204 of 361	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	58.2	120 of 356	66.3%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2024	77.7	64 of 397	83.9%	★★★★☆
2023	77.8	81 of 414	80.4%	★★★★☆
2022	59.0	105 of 392	73.2%	★★★★☆
2019	71.0	66 of 337	80.4%	★★★★☆
2018	80.4	31 of 333	90.7%	★★★★★

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2022	63.9	15 of 50	70.0%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2024	83.4	5 of 45	88.9%	★★★★★
2023	76.0	17 of 83	79.5%	★★★★☆
2022	74.6	11 of 91	87.9%	★★★★☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2023	63.8	36 of 92	60.9%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2024	36.2	82 of 158	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	42.6	101 of 165	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	34.9	95 of 132	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	35.4	35 of 47	25.5%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2025	86.9	28 of 304	90.8%	★★★★★
2024	78.1	49 of 339	85.5%	★★★★☆
2023	77.0	87 of 413	78.9%	★★★★☆
2022	46.5	173 of 325	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	54.2	94 of 199	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.9	64 of 187	65.8%	★★★☆☆

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 (2025)94th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2025)92nd percentile~ school

White (2025)91st percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2024)89th percentile+3 vs school

Male (2024)84th percentile~ school

Female (2024)83rd percentile-3 vs school

English Language Learner (2024)80th percentile-6 vs school

Military Connected (2022)70th percentile-4 vs school

Native American (2023)61st percentile-21 vs school

Special Education (2024)48th percentile-38 vs school

African American (2023)44th percentile-37 vs school

By subject vs New Mexico (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts68%+24 vs state

Science57%+27 vs state

Mathematics50%+23 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-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 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 All Grades	Total
John Baker Elementary	Public	K-5	12015-B Tivoli St NE	Albuquerque	87111	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 298-7486	404	32	12.7	99.0%	140 (34.7%)	15 (3.7%)	173 (42.8%)	11 (2.7%)	29 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (8.9%)	89.5	26^th of 345 public elementary schools	92.5%		83.1	58^th of 413 public elementary schools	86.0%	32	56.5	60.9	75.0	68.1			68.3	45.3	48.6	56.5			50.2	$8,477
S. Y. Jackson Elementary	Public	K-5	4720 Cairo Dr NE	Albuquerque	87111	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 296-9536	519	39	13.3	100.0%	265 (51.1%)	6 (1.2%)	169 (32.6%)	24 (4.6%)	12 (2.3%)	2 (0.4%)	41 (7.9%)	97.1	9^th of 345 public elementary schools	97.4%		99	6^th of 413 public elementary schools	98.5%	3	67.1	69.7	83.3	80.9			78.0	52.8	66.7	65.2			61.6	$8,385
Matheson Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10809 Lexington Ave NE	Albuquerque	87112	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 299-5087	159	16	9.9	100.0%	34 (21.4%)	9 (5.7%)	102 (64.2%)	3 (1.9%)	3 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.0%)	41.8	181^st of 345 public elementary schools	47.5%		23.5	313^th of 413 public elementary schools	24.2%	132			40.7	37.0			36.5	40.0		29.6			28.4	$9,939
Onate Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12415 Brentwood Hills NE	Albuquerque	87112	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 291-6819	301	22	13.8	99.7%	109 (36.2%)	7 (2.3%)	153 (50.8%)	7 (2.3%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.6%)	92	21^st of 345 public elementary schools	93.9%		91.8	27^th of 413 public elementary schools	93.5%	6	51.3	70.0	66.0	64.1			67.1	58.3	60.0	56.4			58.4	$9,445
Mitchell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10121 Comanche Rd NE	Albuquerque	87111	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 299-1937	233	21	11.1	99.6%	62 (26.6%)	6 (2.6%)	119 (51.1%)	4 (1.7%)	29 (12.4%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (5.2%)	39.5	190^th of 345 public elementary schools	44.9%		47.3	187^th of 413 public elementary schools	54.7%	3	28.6	41.5	54.3	34.7			42.4		28.6	26.5			22.4	$11,236
Collet Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2100 Morris St NE	Albuquerque	87112	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 298-3010	362	31	11.7	99.4%	107 (29.6%)	18 (5.0%)	177 (48.9%)	10 (2.8%)	24 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (7.2%)	33.2	211^th of 345 public elementary schools	38.8%		33.6	249^th of 413 public elementary schools	39.7%	38	29.8	34.2	41.5	38.3			38.1		17.1	31.9			20.6	$10,554
Georgia O'Keeffe Elementary	Public	K-5	11701 San Victorio NE	Albuquerque	87111	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 293-4259	504	38	13.4	100.0%	251 (49.8%)	10 (2.0%)	145 (28.8%)	39 (7.7%)	19 (3.8%)	1 (0.2%)	39 (7.7%)	97.1	8^th of 345 public elementary schools	97.7%		98.6	9^th of 413 public elementary schools	97.8%	1	64.5	68.4	76.5	80.7			75.5	53.2	67.1	75.3			65.8	$7,956
Chelwood Elementary	Public	K-5	12701 Constitution Av NE	Albuquerque	87112	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 296-5655	309	29	10.8	99.4%	49 (15.9%)	13 (4.2%)	174 (56.3%)	8 (2.6%)	39 (12.6%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (8.4%)	15.9	320^th of 345 public elementary schools	7.2%		12.4	377^th of 413 public elementary schools	8.7%	57	15.6	34.0	24.4	21.9			26.6	18.9					11.4	$8,869
Sombra Del Monte Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9110 Shoshone Rd NE	Albuquerque	87111	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 291-6842	202	18	11.0	100.0%	50 (24.8%)	10 (5.0%)	111 (55.0%)	6 (3.0%)	17 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.0%)	47.7	153^rd of 345 public elementary schools	55.7%		39.5	221^st of 413 public elementary schools	46.5%	68	35.1	36.8	27.0	59.5			41.1	26.3		43.2			23.2	$9,489
Janet Kahn Fine Arts Academy	Public	PK, KG-7	9717 Indian School Rd NE	Albuquerque	87112	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 299-4483	389	35	11.2	100.0%	81 (20.8%)	14 (3.6%)	233 (59.9%)	1 (0.3%)	33 (8.5%)	2 (0.5%)	25 (6.4%)	26.9	243^rd of 345 public elementary schools	29.6%		25.2	303^rd of 413 public elementary schools	26.6%	60	18.4	16.3	34.1	30.8	48.2	45.5	35.2		18.2	28.2	33.3	21.2	21.1	$10,310

Frequently Asked Questions about John Baker Elementary

How many students attend John Baker Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 404 students attended John Baker Elementary.

What district is John Baker Elementary in?

Albuquerque

What is the racial makeup of John Baker Elementary?

Students at John Baker Elementary are 43% Hispanic, 35% White, 9% Two or more races, 7% American Indian, 4% African American, 3% Asian.

Is John Baker Elementary a good school?

Yes. John Baker Elementary ranks in the top 7.5% of New Mexico elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of John Baker Elementary attend?

Students who attend John Baker Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hoover Middle

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