Best Public Schools in Zip Code 87121


Summary:

The 87121 zip code area of Albuquerque, New Mexico is home to 16 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 5 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across these schools, with some standout performers like Mission Achievement And Success 2.0 and Rio Grande Academy Of Fine Arts, as well as lower-performing schools.

The high-poverty student populations served by most of these schools, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 97% to over 100%, likely contribute to the academic challenges seen. Alamosa Elementary stands out as a relatively strong performer, with proficiency rates closer to the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics. However, the data reveals wide gaps in test scores, with some schools like Atrisco Heritage Academy High School struggling significantly, especially in Science.

Addressing these disparities will require targeted interventions and support to help raise student achievement levels across the board. The concentration of schools in this zip code also presents opportunities for collaboration and resource sharing between the district, Albuquerque, Mission Achievement And Success, and Rio Grande Academy Of Fine Arts to better serve the community's educational needs.








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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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