Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Chamiza Elementary

Q: Is Chamiza Elementary a good school?

Chamiza Elementary ranks 130 th of 346 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

130^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 346 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Better than 62% of New Mexico elementary schools

Summary

Chamiza Elementary is a small K–5 school serving 249 students on Albuquerque's northwest side, part of Albuquerque Public Schools.

Academically, Chamiza's profile is clear: English language arts and science are strengths, and math is the weak point. Its 2025–2026 overall rank is 130th of 346 — 62nd percentile with 3 stars — above the state median and well above its district's 37th percentile, though below its peak of 75th percentile and 4 stars in 2023–2024. ELA proficiency was 55.38%, versus 43.55% district and 43.34% state. Science is a standout: 5th grade science was 42.5% proficient on NM Combined and 45.95% on NM-ASR, with only Alvarado Elementary, Sierra Vista Elementary, and The Montessori Academy posting higher results nearby. Math, by contrast, was 24.22% proficient versus 25.74% district and 25.54% state — 10th of 11 nearby schools, ahead only of Chaparral Elementary. Third-grade math (37.5%) is a bright spot, while 4th grade (17.86%) and 5th grade (22.5%) trail district and state.

Chamiza's student–teacher ratio of 10.0 is the lowest among nearby schools, and with 249 students it is smaller than most — including Ventana Ranch Elementary (573 students), Tierra Antigua Elementary (696), and Sunset View Elementary (407). The school's effectiveness rankings are strong for Hispanic students (73rd percentile, 4 stars) and low-SES students (71st percentile, 4 stars). Special education effectiveness is the clearest weakness at 20th percentile and 1 star, though that data covers only 2023–2024 and 2022–2023. Data caveats: the reported free/reduced-lunch rate of 105.62% is not a valid percentage, and military-connected and Asian subgroup data each appear for only one year.

249

Students ?

10.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,588

Per pupil spending ?

51.4%

Directly certified for free meals (2024-25) ?

All students in New Mexico receive free school meals.

5401 Homestead Cir NW
Albuquerque, NM 87120

(505) 897-5174

District: Albuquerque Public Schools

Students who attend Chamiza Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	L.B. Johnson Middle
High:	Volcano Vista High

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

65.9%

White:

21.7%

Two or more races:

5.6%

See top rated New Mexico elementary schools

Compare Chamiza Elementary to nearby elementary schools!

At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 88th percentile in 2015 → 62nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the New Mexico average (42% vs 36% meeting standards)

✓Above the New Mexico median (62nd percentile)

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 26 percentile points since 2015

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school42%

District avg36%

New Mexico avg36%

130^th of 346

New Mexico public elementary schools ?

Top 38%▼ down 23 pts since 2016

From top 15% (2016) to top 38% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of New Mexico Elementary Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

29^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)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2026	53.9	130 of 346	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	54.2	120 of 345	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	68.0	105 of 413	74.6%	★★★★☆
2023	61.7	157 of 435	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	67.0	96 of 420	77.1%	★★★★☆
2019	48.3	184 of 396	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	36.0	236 of 383	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2017	52.6	144 of 374	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2016	80.3	61 of 410	85.1%	★★★★☆
2015	83.1	50 of 421	88.1%	★★★★☆
2014	71.3	98 of 442	77.8%	★★★★☆
2013	76.8	80 of 412	80.6%	★★★★☆
2012	74.2	84 of 398	78.9%	★★★★☆
2011	71.4	94 of 402	76.6%	★★★★☆
2010	84.7	39 of 419	90.7%	★★★★★
2009	87.6	30 of 411	92.7%	★★★★★
2008	86.6	37 of 405	90.9%	★★★★★
2007	86.1	40 of 398	89.9%	★★★★★
2006	87.3	33 of 390	91.5%	★★★★★
2005	85.6	37 of 389	90.5%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2022	42.6	22 of 40	45.0%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2026	67.5	59 of 252	76.6%	★★★★☆
2024	65.0	101 of 398	74.6%	★★★★☆
2023	65.8	120 of 390	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.3	92 of 395	76.7%	★★★★☆
2019	44.5	173 of 343	49.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	24.3	269 of 339	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2026	61.3	75 of 273	72.5%	★★★★☆
2025	65.0	65 of 255	74.5%	★★★★☆
2024	84.7	44 of 384	88.5%	★★★★☆
2023	65.3	124 of 395	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	67.9	68 of 389	82.5%	★★★★☆
2019	44.5	177 of 320	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	36.0	212 of 329	35.6%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2026	59.8	73 of 256	71.5%	★★★★☆
2025	56.2	105 of 325	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	68.2	91 of 356	74.4%	★★★★☆
2023	41.1	256 of 426	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	59.3	99 of 410	75.9%	★★★★☆
2019	39.1	219 of 361	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	23.7	294 of 356	17.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2026	59.1	77 of 251	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	68.6	101 of 397	74.6%	★★★★☆
2023	51.5	182 of 414	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	60.9	98 of 392	75.0%	★★★★☆
2019	42.0	174 of 337	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	40.4	194 of 333	41.7%	★★☆☆☆

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2022	83.7	1 of 50	98.0%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2024	24.1	126 of 158	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	34.0	132 of 165	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2026	57.9	103 of 304	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	58.6	99 of 304	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.9	124 of 339	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.3	143 of 413	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	60.0	106 of 325	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	37.1	135 of 199	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	34.7	136 of 187	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Military Connected (2022)98th percentile+21 vs school

Female (2026)77th percentile+14 vs school

Hispanic (2026)73rd percentile+10 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)71st percentile+9 vs school

Male (2026)69th percentile+7 vs school

White (2026)66th percentile+4 vs school

Asian (2022)45th percentile-32 vs school

Special Education (2024)20th percentile-54 vs school

By subject vs New Mexico (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts57%+12 vs state

Science46%+14 vs state

Mathematics25%-3 vs state

5.0

1 rating · 1 written review

5★1

4★0

3★0

2★0

1★0

Rate Chamiza Elementary

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

What people are saying

by a parent
Friday, October 7, 2011

I am very happy with the attention my daughters gets in class. Although budget cutting has led to larger than usual classrooms, the teacher still notes when my daughter is doing well as well as areas that could use improvement. Close Quote

Schools Near Chamiza Elementary

Load more schools when map is moved

Ranking:

E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

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-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 All Grades	NM-MSSA Mathematics 3rd Grade	NM-MSSA Mathematics 4th Grade	NM-MSSA Mathematics 5th Grade	NM-MSSA Mathematics All Grades	Total
Chamiza Elementary	Public	K-5	5401 Homestead Cir NW	Albuquerque	87120	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 897-5174	249	25	10.0	51.4%	54 (21.7%)	2 (0.8%)	164 (65.9%)	6 (2.4%)	9 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.6%)	53.9	130^th of 346 public elementary schools	62.4%		54.2	120^th of 345 public elementary schools	65.2%	10	46.0	51.5	58.9	59.5	57.1	37.5	18.2	24.3	25.0	$9,588
Marie M Hughes Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5701 Mojave NW	Albuquerque	87120	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 897-3080	417	35	11.8	56.1%	59 (14.1%)	11 (2.6%)	311 (74.6%)	2 (0.5%)	22 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.9%)	50.4	148^th of 346 public elementary schools	57.2%		38.5	194^th of 345 public elementary schools	43.8%	46	29.0	52.2	54.8	58.0	55.0	23.2	16.7	44.9	30.0	$9,677
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
Sunset View Elementary	Public	K-5	6121 Paradise Blvd NW	Albuquerque	87114	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 792-3254	407	25	16.2	51.6%	76 (18.7%)	11 (2.7%)	259 (63.6%)	8 (2.0%)	25 (6.1%)	2 (0.5%)	26 (6.4%)	56.8	117^th of 346 public elementary schools	66.2%		52.7	127^th of 345 public elementary schools	63.2%	10	29.0	59.6	54.6	52.2	54.9	34.0	31.2	44.9	36.8	$6,835
Sierra Vista Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10220 Paseo Del Norte NW	Albuquerque	87114	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 898-0272	402	34	11.8	52.5%	81 (20.1%)	12 (3.0%)	268 (66.7%)	6 (1.5%)	13 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.5%)	54.8	125^th of 346 public elementary schools	63.9%		49.2	139^th of 345 public elementary schools	59.7%	14	53.5	63.2	43.9	48.3	51.4	26.3	21.2	48.3	31.5	$8,847
Tierra Antigua Elementary	Public	K-5	8121 Rainbow Blvd NW	Albuquerque	87114	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 792-3262	696	50	14.0	37.5%	184 (26.4%)	14 (2.0%)	409 (58.8%)	13 (1.9%)	26 (3.7%)	2 (0.3%)	48 (6.9%)	54.4	128^th of 346 public elementary schools	63.0%		48.9	144^th of 345 public elementary schools	58.3%	16	35.5	62.3	56.9	48.4	55.6	36.8	23.1	34.7	31.1	$7,040
Ventana Ranch Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6801 Ventana Village Rd NW	Albuquerque	87114	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 890-7375	573	40	14.5	47.3%	142 (24.8%)	4 (0.7%)	361 (63.0%)	15 (2.6%)	21 (3.7%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (5.1%)	48.3	158^th of 346 public elementary schools	54.3%		59.8	100^th of 345 public elementary schools	71.0%	58	24.7	54.1	45.9	54.6	51.3	43.2	26.5	31.3	32.8	$6,942
Chaparral Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6325 Milne Rd NW	Albuquerque	87120	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 831-3301	523	45	11.5	62.3%	70 (13.4%)	15 (2.9%)	389 (74.4%)	10 (1.9%)	21 (4.0%)	2 (0.4%)	16 (3.1%)	23.8	273^rd of 346 public elementary schools	21.1%		22.1	281^st of 345 public elementary schools	18.6%	8	25.0	28.8	51.5	35.9	39.3	15.3	16.2	23.4	18.3	$11,491
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
Seven Bar Elementary	Public	K-5	4501 Seven Bar Loop NW	Albuquerque	87114	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 899-2797	455	37	12.4	54.7%	96 (21.1%)	20 (4.4%)	278 (61.1%)	8 (1.8%)	36 (7.9%)	3 (0.7%)	14 (3.1%)	44.6	174^th of 346 public elementary schools	49.7%		42.7	180^th of 345 public elementary schools	47.8%	6	42.6	43.7	50.0	46.3	46.6	18.3	25.8	44.4	28.3	$9,338

Frequently Asked Questions about Chamiza Elementary

Rate Chamiza Elementary!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

NMNew Mexico Elementary School Rankings

NMNew Mexico District Rankings

Schools in Albuquerque, NM

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Chamiza Elementary!