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Abq School Of Excellence

Public, Charter, Alternative Grades K-12
29th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 345 New Mexico Alternative Schools
Better than 92% of New Mexico alternative schools
Summary

Abq School Of Excellence is an alternative public charter school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving 942 students from kindergarten through 12th grade. This school has consistently demonstrated strong academic performance, outpacing the state averages across various subjects and grade levels.

Abq School Of Excellence's academic excellence is particularly noteworthy. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school had a 66.91% proficiency rate in English Language Arts, significantly higher than the state average of 44.19%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rate was 54.41%, compared to the state average of 26.81%. The school's performance is especially strong in 6th and 7th grade English Language Arts, with proficiency rates of 75.21% and 76.7%, respectively, well above the state averages. Additionally, the school's 11th-grade science proficiency rate of 75.68% is much higher than the state average of 41.69%. Abq School Of Excellence has also maintained a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 76.7% to 84.8% over the past few years, consistently outperforming the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, Corrales International and Mission Achievement And Success 1.0, Abq School Of Excellence stands out with its higher academic proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.5 to 17.9, which is lower than many of the nearby schools. While Abq School Of Excellence serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 41.83% to 54.84%, the school's consistent academic excellence and graduation rate stability suggest a strong focus on supporting student learning and achievement.

1,005
Students ?
16.3
Student/teacher ratio ?
$6,044
Per pupil spending ?
56.9%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 13201 Lomas Blvd NE
       Albuquerque, NM  87112

(505) 312-7711

District: Abq School Of Excellence

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
42.6%
White:
30.4%
Two or more races:
12.3%
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At a glance
Ranking trend: Improving — 81st percentile in 2022 → 98th in 2025
Strengths
Test scores above the New Mexico average (61% vs 34% meeting standards)
Ranks in the top 8% of New Mexico alternative schools
89% graduate in 4 years — above the New Mexico average (81%)
Worth a look
!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing
Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?
This school61%
District avg61%
New Mexico avg34%
Elementary school
29th of 345
New Mexico public elementary schools ?
Top 8%▲ up 30 pts since 2015
From top 38% (2015) to top 8% (2025)
See the entire ranking list of New Mexico Elementary Schools →
SchoolDigger rating ?
Middle school
18th of 192
New Mexico public middle schools ?
Top 9%▲ up 8 pts since 2015
From top 18% (2015) to top 9% (2025)
See the entire ranking list of New Mexico Middle Schools →
SchoolDigger rating ?
High school
3rd of 131
New Mexico public high schools ?
Top 2%▲ up 37 pts since 2015
From top 39% (2015) to top 2% (2025)
See the entire ranking list of New Mexico High Schools →
SchoolDigger rating ?
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
Elementary school ranking
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew Mexico percentileRating
202588.729 of 34591.6%★★★★★
202391.142 of 43590.3%★★★★★
202272.080 of 42081.0%★★★★☆
201986.731 of 39692.2%★★★★★
201879.263 of 38383.6%★★★★☆
201770.780 of 37478.6%★★★★☆
201661.6122 of 41070.2%★★★★☆
201552.9160 of 42162.0%★★★☆☆
201469.4108 of 44275.6%★★★★☆
201376.382 of 41280.1%★★★★☆

African American

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew Mexico percentileRating
202392.62 of 3494.1%★★★★★

Asian

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew Mexico percentileRating
202391.33 of 2487.5%★★★★★
202262.011 of 4072.5%★★★★☆

English Language Learner

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew Mexico percentileRating
202583.81 of 2195.2%★★★★★
202389.724 of 19187.4%★★★★☆
202245.7112 of 20344.8%★★☆☆☆
201989.72 of 9898.0%★★★★★
201886.95 of 8394.0%★★★★★

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew Mexico percentileRating
202391.639 of 39090.0%★★★★★
202261.4107 of 39572.9%★★★★☆
201981.237 of 34389.2%★★★★☆
201883.635 of 33989.7%★★★★☆

Hispanic

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew Mexico percentileRating
202578.937 of 25585.5%★★★★☆
202386.354 of 39586.3%★★★★☆
202257.3106 of 38972.8%★★★★☆
201975.446 of 32085.6%★★★★☆
201878.340 of 32987.8%★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew Mexico percentileRating
202577.642 of 32587.1%★★★★☆
202389.539 of 42690.8%★★★★★
202255.6114 of 41072.2%★★★★☆
201989.911 of 36197.0%★★★★★
201879.339 of 35689.0%★★★★☆

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew Mexico percentileRating
202388.750 of 41487.9%★★★★☆
202272.163 of 39283.9%★★★★☆
201985.720 of 33794.1%★★★★★
201875.348 of 33385.6%★★★★☆

Multi-racial

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew Mexico percentileRating
202382.413 of 8384.3%★★★★☆
202220.683 of 918.8%☆☆☆☆☆

Native American

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew Mexico percentileRating
202397.18 of 9291.3%★★★★★
202289.52 of 9998.0%★★★★★

Special Education

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew Mexico percentileRating
202359.264 of 16561.2%★★★☆☆

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew Mexico percentileRating
202586.429 of 30490.5%★★★★★
202386.359 of 41385.7%★★★★☆
202248.4164 of 32549.5%★★★☆☆
201967.350 of 19974.9%★★★★☆
201853.787 of 18753.5%★★★☆☆
Middle school ranking
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew Mexico percentileRating
202588.218 of 19290.6%★★★★★
202391.121 of 23991.2%★★★★★
202278.137 of 23284.1%★★★★☆
201980.625 of 20087.5%★★★★☆
201868.338 of 18679.6%★★★★☆
201769.135 of 17680.1%★★★★☆
201668.539 of 20881.3%★★★★☆
201571.237 of 20782.1%★★★★☆
201478.931 of 22286.0%★★★★☆
201377.134 of 19382.4%★★★★☆

African American

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew Mexico percentileRating
202392.62 of 3894.7%★★★★★
202266.816 of 5570.9%★★★★☆

Asian

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew Mexico percentileRating
202391.31 of 3196.8%★★★★★
202242.126 of 3729.7%★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew Mexico percentileRating
202583.22 of 2190.5%★★★★★
202389.74 of 9795.9%★★★★★
202260.223 of 6966.7%★★★☆☆

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew Mexico percentileRating
202391.620 of 21390.6%★★★★★
202278.731 of 22085.9%★★★★☆
201977.124 of 16085.0%★★★★☆
201863.542 of 15673.1%★★★★☆

Hispanic

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew Mexico percentileRating
202582.417 of 14888.5%★★★★☆
202386.324 of 20488.2%★★★★☆
202275.127 of 21487.4%★★★★☆
201988.56 of 15096.0%★★★★★
201859.845 of 14969.8%★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew Mexico percentileRating
202579.528 of 17383.8%★★★★☆
202389.518 of 22792.1%★★★★★
202277.723 of 22389.7%★★★★★
201985.09 of 17594.9%★★★★★
201863.343 of 16874.4%★★★★☆

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew Mexico percentileRating
202388.726 of 22188.2%★★★★☆
202271.643 of 21379.8%★★★★☆
201983.520 of 15286.8%★★★★☆
201872.628 of 15181.5%★★★★☆

Military Connected

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew Mexico percentileRating
202247.525 of 3732.4%★★☆☆☆

Multi-racial

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew Mexico percentileRating
202382.49 of 5383.0%★★★★☆

Native American

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew Mexico percentileRating
202397.14 of 5893.1%★★★★★
202293.32 of 6797.0%★★★★★

Pacific Islander

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew Mexico percentileRating
202250.64 of 633.3%★★★☆☆

Special Education

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew Mexico percentileRating
202359.224 of 10076.0%★★★★☆

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew Mexico percentileRating
202586.417 of 17890.4%★★★★★
202386.332 of 22986.0%★★★★☆
202256.370 of 18762.6%★★★☆☆
201948.556 of 12153.7%★★★☆☆
201850.657 of 12052.5%★★★☆☆
High school ranking
Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew Mexico percentileRating
202597.43 of 13197.7%★★★★★
202494.08 of 17295.3%★★★★★
202391.115 of 17091.2%★★★★★
202290.917 of 17790.4%★★★★★
201984.622 of 18187.8%★★★★☆
201880.828 of 18284.6%★★★★☆
201761.748 of 15869.6%★★★★☆
201649.466 of 18564.3%★★★☆☆
201547.876 of 19360.6%★★★☆☆
201478.028 of 19885.9%★★★★☆
201389.915 of 17791.5%★★★★★

African American

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew Mexico percentileRating
202496.22 of 1485.7%★★★★★
202392.62 of 1888.9%★★★★★

Asian

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew Mexico percentileRating
202443.510 of 1323.1%★★☆☆☆
202391.32 of 1485.7%★★★★★

English Language Learner

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew Mexico percentileRating
202495.32 of 4295.2%★★★★★
202389.72 of 2993.1%★★★★★
202251.714 of 2951.7%★★★☆☆

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew Mexico percentileRating
202492.011 of 14292.3%★★★★★
202391.613 of 14390.9%★★★★★
202294.39 of 15794.3%★★★★★
201972.028 of 14480.6%★★★★☆
201887.715 of 14589.7%★★★★★

Hispanic

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew Mexico percentileRating
202598.01 of 9899.0%★★★★★
202486.116 of 13688.2%★★★★☆
202386.317 of 13287.1%★★★★☆
202280.426 of 15082.7%★★★★☆
201957.752 of 13962.6%★★★☆☆
201884.918 of 13386.5%★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew Mexico percentileRating
202598.91 of 11599.1%★★★★★
202489.311 of 12791.3%★★★★★
202389.512 of 15792.4%★★★★★
202285.719 of 15487.7%★★★★☆
201978.924 of 16185.1%★★★★☆
201890.415 of 16490.9%★★★★★

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew Mexico percentileRating
202494.18 of 15094.7%★★★★★
202388.718 of 14687.7%★★★★☆
202279.926 of 15983.6%★★★★☆
201985.721 of 15186.1%★★★★☆
201875.526 of 14381.8%★★★★☆

Multi-racial

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew Mexico percentileRating
202489.12 of 1888.9%★★★★★
202382.45 of 2378.3%★★★★☆

Native American

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew Mexico percentileRating
202499.91 of 3797.3%★★★★★
202397.12 of 4295.2%★★★★★

Special Education

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew Mexico percentileRating
202359.210 of 3873.7%★★★★☆
202280.611 of 5881.0%★★★★☆

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew Mexico percentileRating
202598.32 of 11798.3%★★★★★
202487.814 of 13689.7%★★★★★
202386.325 of 15784.1%★★★★☆
202274.527 of 13379.7%★★★★☆
201966.131 of 10971.6%★★★★☆
201867.229 of 11574.8%★★★★☆
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)
Elementary school
English Language Learner (2025)95th percentile+4 vs school
African American (2023)94th percentile+4 vs school
Native American (2023)91st percentile~ school
White (2025)90th percentile~ school
Female (2023)90th percentile~ school
Male (2023)88th percentile~ school
Asian (2023)88th percentile-3 vs school
Low Socio Economic Status (2025)87th percentile-5 vs school
Hispanic (2025)85th percentile-6 vs school
Multi-racial (2023)84th percentile-6 vs school
Special Education (2023)61st percentile-29 vs school
Middle school
Asian (2023)97th percentile+6 vs school
African American (2023)95th percentile+4 vs school
Native American (2023)93rd percentile~ school
Female (2023)91st percentile~ school
English Language Learner (2025)90th percentile~ school
White (2025)90th percentile~ school
Hispanic (2025)89th percentile~ school
Male (2023)88th percentile-3 vs school
Low Socio Economic Status (2025)84th percentile-7 vs school
Multi-racial (2023)83rd percentile-8 vs school
Special Education (2023)76th percentile-15 vs school
Pacific Islander (2022)33rd percentile-51 vs school
Military Connected (2022)32nd percentile-52 vs school
High school
Low Socio Economic Status (2025)99th percentile~ school
Hispanic (2025)99th percentile~ school
White (2025)98th percentile~ school
Native American (2024)97th percentile~ school
English Language Learner (2024)95th percentile~ school
Male (2024)95th percentile~ school
Female (2024)92nd percentile-3 vs school
Multi-racial (2024)89th percentile-6 vs school
African American (2024)86th percentile-10 vs school
Special Education (2023)74th percentile-17 vs school
Asian (2024)23rd percentile-72 vs school
By subject vs New Mexico (2024-2025) ?
English Language Arts67%+23 vs state
Science57%+21 vs state
Mathematics54%+28 vs state

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Yes. Abq School Of Excellence ranks in the top 8.4% of New Mexico alternative schools.

Students at Abq School Of Excellence are 43% Hispanic, 30% White, 12% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 6% African American, 3% American Indian.

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,005 students attended Abq School Of Excellence.


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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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