Desert Willow Family School

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Desert Willow Family School is a public elementary school serving 294 students in grades K-8 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, which is part of the Albuquerque school district. Despite the district's overall ranking of 89 out of 119 in the state and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, Desert Willow Family School has consistently been ranked among the top elementary schools in New Mexico, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

The school's academic performance is particularly impressive, with 83% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 75% proficient or better in math, significantly outperforming the Albuquerque and New Mexico state averages of 39% and 24-25%, respectively. Desert Willow Family School also ranks among the top schools in the state for the performance of various student subgroups, including female students, male students, Hispanic students, white students, special education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Additionally, the school has a much lower rate of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 8.5% to 11%, compared to many nearby schools with 100% of students in this category.

The stark contrast in performance between Desert Willow Family School and its neighboring schools within the Albuquerque district raises concerns about educational equity, suggesting that students in the district may not have equal access to high-quality educational opportunities. Understanding the factors that contribute to Desert Willow Family School's success could provide valuable insights for improving educational outcomes in other schools, both within the Albuquerque district and across the state, and inform efforts to replicate its success and scale effective approaches to benefit more students.


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Public K-8

 3303 Monroe NE
       Albuquerque, NM  87110


(505) 888-1647

District: Albuquerque

SchoolDigger Rank:
3rd of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,492 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  294

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.9%
Hispanic:
27.6%
Two or more races:
7.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8.5% Help


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Compare Details Desert Willow Family School ranks better than 99.3% of elementary schools in New Mexico. It also ranks first among 96 ranked elementary schools in the Albuquerque School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.83. (See more...)
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Compare Details Desert Willow Family School ranks better than 99.1% of middle schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.83. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (60.9%), Hispanic (27.6%), two or more races (7.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 8.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Desert Willow Family School is 16.8. 94 elementary schools in the Albuquerque School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Desert Willow Family School is $6,492. 96 elementary schools in the Albuquerque School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Desert Willow Family School:

SchoolDigger ranks Desert Willow Family School 3rd of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Desert Willow Family School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Desert Willow Family School 2nd of 235 New Mexico public middle schools. (See Desert Willow Family School in the ranking list.)

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Albuquerque:

SchoolDigger ranks Albuquerque 89th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Desert Willow Family School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Desert Willow Family School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 98.21 1st 389 99.7%
2006 98.86 1st 390 99.7%
2007 98.13 1st 398 99.7%
2008 97.40 2nd 405 99.5%
2009 98.17 1st 411 99.8%
2010 96.65 4th 419 99.0%
2011 98.10 3rd 402 99.3%
2012 97.64 6th 398 98.5%
2013 98.53 2nd 412 99.5%
2014 97.55 2nd 442 99.5%
2015 99.90 1st 421 99.8%
2016 99.95 1st 410 99.8%
2017 99.54 1st 374 99.7%
2018 98.77 3rd 383 99.2%
2019 98.41 4th 396 99.0%
2022 98.76 7th 420 98.3%
2023 99.88 1st 435 99.8%
2024 99.83 3rd 433 99.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Desert Willow Family School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 73.23 12th 91 86.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Desert Willow Family School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 77.89 14th 132 89.4%
2024 99.78 3rd 99 97.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Desert Willow Family School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 99.90 2nd 237 99.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Desert Willow Family School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.60 4th 339 98.8%
2019 97.41 4th 343 98.8%
2022 97.79 10th 395 97.5%
2023 99.91 1st 390 99.7%
2024 99.77 2nd 393 99.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Desert Willow Family School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.65 6th 333 98.2%
2019 89.95 15th 337 95.5%
2022 96.64 11th 392 97.2%
2023 99.79 3rd 414 99.3%
2024 99.82 2nd 410 99.5%
See the entire list of Best New Mexico Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Desert Willow Family School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.58 3rd 329 99.1%
2022 98.72 5th 389 98.7%
2023 99.43 7th 395 98.2%
2024 99.20 8th 390 97.9%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Desert Willow Family School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.08 3rd 187 98.4%
2019 93.95 3rd 199 98.5%
2022 89.44 12th 325 96.3%
2023 99.80 1st 413 99.8%
2024 99.17 2nd 293 99.3%
See the entire list of Best New Mexico Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Desert Willow Family School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Desert Willow Family School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 98.87 3rd 157 98.1%
2006 99.73 1st 156 99.4%
2007 99.53 1st 171 99.4%
2008 99.93 1st 172 99.4%
2009 99.79 1st 178 99.4%
2010 99.15 2nd 179 98.9%
2011 99.07 1st 173 99.4%
2012 97.60 2nd 178 98.9%
2013 99.12 2nd 193 99.0%
2014 97.81 3rd 222 98.6%
2015 99.88 2nd 207 99.0%
2016 99.24 2nd 208 99.0%
2019 99.95 1st 200 99.5%
2022 98.67 4th 232 98.3%
2023 99.88 2nd 239 99.2%
2024 99.83 2nd 235 99.1%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Desert Willow Family School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 99.78 1st 54 98.1%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Desert Willow Family School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 99.90 1st 107 99.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Desert Willow Family School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 96.35 6th 220 97.3%
2023 99.91 2nd 213 99.1%
2024 99.77 1st 217 99.5%
See the entire list of Best New Mexico Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for middle school Male students at Desert Willow Family School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 99.93 1st 152 99.3%
2022 97.86 8th 213 96.2%
2023 99.79 2nd 221 99.1%
2024 99.82 2nd 219 99.1%
See the entire list of Best New Mexico Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Desert Willow Family School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 99.68 5th 214 97.7%
2023 99.43 4th 204 98.0%
2024 99.20 3rd 206 98.5%
See the entire list of Best New Mexico Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for middle school White students at Desert Willow Family School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 95.17 2nd 187 98.9%
2023 99.80 2nd 229 99.1%
2024 99.17 1st 181 99.4%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Desert Willow Family School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 114 1 0 27 2 n/a n/a 0 144
1995 109 1 1 24 1 n/a n/a 0 136
1996 109 1 1 24 1 n/a n/a 0 136
1997 116 6 1 17 3 n/a n/a 0 143
1998 98 1 1 17 5 n/a n/a 0 122
1999 111 0 1 22 3 n/a n/a 0 137
2000 137 2 3 29 5 n/a n/a 0 176
2001 137 5 1 42 3 n/a n/a 0 188
2002 158 8 4 41 2 n/a n/a 0 213
2003 158 8 4 41 2 n/a n/a 0 213
2004 170 6 3 47 1 n/a n/a 0 227
2005 177 7 3 62 4 n/a n/a 0 253
2006 172 4 4 55 6 n/a n/a 0 241
2007 165 1 2 54 3 n/a n/a 0 225
2008 169 0 6 52 3 n/a n/a 0 230
2009 174 0 6 51 1 n/a n/a 0 232
2010 144 0 5 75 0 0 13 0 237
2011 140 2 3 76 0 0 15 0 236
2012 127 2 3 82 0 0 18 0 232
2013 140 3 6 85 0 0 15 0 249
2014 151 2 5 76 0 0 12 0 246
2015 163 2 4 65 0 0 10 0 244
2016 160 2 3 66 0 1 8 0 240
2017 165 2 4 60 0 0 9 0 240
2018 201 0 9 78 1 0 8 0 297
2019 190 0 11 83 3 0 7 0 294
2020 185 1 7 88 2 0 17 0 300
2021 182 1 7 76 2 0 23 0 291
2022 172 1 7 80 2 0 20 0 282
2023 179 1 10 81 0 0 23 0 294

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Desert Willow Family School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 144 2.0 72.0 n/a
1995 136 4.0 34.0 n/a
1996 136 4.0 34.0 n/a
1997 143 2.0 71.5 n/a
1998 122 7.0 17.4 n/a
1999 137 6.5 21.1 0
2000 176 9.8 18.0 0
2001 188 6.9 27.2 0
2002 213 8.3 25.7 0
2003 213 8.3 25.7 0
2004 227 9.4 24.1 0
2005 253 11.2 22.6 0
2006 241 13.0 18.5 2.5
2007 225 10.7 21.0 0.4
2008 230 12.7 18.1 0.4
2009 232 12.2 19.0 3
2010 237 11.0 21.5 4.2
2011 236 12.0 19.6 6.4
2012 232 11.5 20.1 8.2
2013 249 12.0 20.7 8.8
2014 246 10.5 23.4 5.7
2015 244 12.0 20.3 n/a
2016 240 11.0 21.8 13.3
2017 240 12.1 19.7 9.2
2018 297 16.0 18.5 9.1
2019 294 16.5 17.8 6.5
2020 300 16.0 18.7 7.7
2021 291 17.5 16.6 11
2022 282 17.9 15.7 10.6
2023 294 17.5 16.8 8.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Desert Willow Family School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 144 2.0 72.0 n/a
1995 136 4.0 34.0 n/a
1996 136 4.0 34.0 n/a
1997 143 2.0 71.5 n/a
1998 122 7.0 17.4 n/a
1999 137 6.5 21.1 0
2000 176 9.8 18.0 0
2001 188 6.9 27.2 0
2002 213 8.3 25.7 0
2003 213 8.3 25.7 0
2004 227 9.4 24.1 0
2005 253 11.2 22.6 0
2006 241 13.0 18.5 2.5
2007 225 10.7 21.0 0.4
2008 230 12.7 18.1 0.4
2009 232 12.2 19.0 3
2010 237 11.0 21.5 4.2
2011 236 12.0 19.6 6.4
2012 232 11.5 20.1 8.2
2013 249 12.0 20.7 8.8
2014 246 10.5 23.4 5.7
2015 244 12.0 20.3 n/a
2016 240 11.0 21.8 13.3
2017 240 12.1 19.7 9.2
2018 297 16.0 18.5 9.1
2019 294 16.5 17.8 6.5
2020 300 16.0 18.7 7.7
2021 291 17.5 16.6 11
2022 282 17.9 15.7 10.6
2023 294 17.5 16.8 8.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Desert Willow Family School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $6,492

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Desert Willow Family School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4th of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 1st of 435 Elementary schools
 0.8%
Ranks 1st of 200 Middle schoolsRanks 2nd of 239 Middle schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (Desert Willow Family School)5876.7
 18.7%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (Albuquerque)2432.5
 8.5%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3031.8
 1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Desert Willow Family School)8176.7
 4.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Albuquerque)3022.2
 7.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)3222.5
 9.5%
4th Grade Language Arts (Desert Willow Family School)5969
 10%
   4th Grade Language Arts (Albuquerque)2737.3
 10.3%
   4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3035.2
 5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Desert Willow Family School)6869
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Albuquerque)2624.7
 1.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2724.5
 2.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (Desert Willow Family School)5970.4
 11.4%
   5th Grade Language Arts (Albuquerque)3036
 6%
   5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3335.7
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Desert Willow Family School)5970.4
 11.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Albuquerque)2427.4
 3.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2430.7
 6.7%
6th Grade Language Arts (Desert Willow Family School)8873.3
 14.7%
   6th Grade Language Arts (Albuquerque)2633.5
 7.5%
   6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3132.9
 1.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Desert Willow Family School)7383.3
 10.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Albuquerque)1731.9
 14.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1932.5
 13.5%
7th Grade Language Arts (Desert Willow Family School)8670.8
 15.2%
   7th Grade Language Arts (Albuquerque)2637
 11%
   7th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3134.8
 3.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Desert Willow Family School)7979.2
 0.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Albuquerque)1927
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1924.8
 5.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Desert Willow Family School)8658.3
 27.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Albuquerque)1819.5
 1.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2019.7
 0.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students294294
African American01
American Indian30
 100%
Asian1110
 9.1%
Hispanic8381
 2.4%
Pacific Islander00
White190179
 5.8%
Two or More Races723
 228.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.5%8.5%
 2%


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Yes! Desert Willow Family School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 3rd of 433 New Mexico elementary schools.

Students at Desert Willow Family School are 61% White, 28% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 294 students attended Desert Willow Family School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Mexico Public Education Department.

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