Best Public Schools in Zip Code 87122

Summary:

The 87122 zip code area in New Mexico is home to a strong educational landscape, with 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school. The standout performers in this area are Double Eagle Elementary, North Star Elementary, and Altura Preparatory School, all of which rank among the top 5 elementary schools in the state of New Mexico.

These high-performing schools boast impressive test scores, with proficiency rates significantly exceeding the state averages. For example, La Cueva High has a 75% proficiency rate in Language Arts, compared to the 38% state average, and a 55% proficiency rate in Math, compared to the 24% state average. The schools in this area also maintain relatively low student-teacher ratios, which may contribute to their academic success.

Interestingly, the data suggests a correlation between high test scores and low free/reduced lunch rates, with the top-performing schools like Double Eagle Elementary and North Star Elementary having the lowest free/reduced lunch rates in the area. Additionally, the student populations of these schools are diverse, with a mix of White, Hispanic, Asian, and other racial groups represented.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NM Combined Language Arts (2023)	NM Combined Mathematics (2023)	NM Combined Science (2023)	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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NM Combined Language Arts All Grades	NM Combined Mathematics All Grades	NM Combined Science All Grades	Total
La Cueva High	Public	9-12	7801 Wilshire NE	Albuquerque	87122	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(505) 823-2327	1,816	96	18.9	12.2%	732 (40.3%)	22 (1.2%)	773 (42.6%)	170 (9.4%)	38 (2.1%)	2 (0.1%)	79 (4.4%)	98.2	6^th of 170 public high schools	96.5%		96.8	5^th of 177 public high schools	97.2%	1	75.0	55.0	70.0	$7,910
Double Eagle Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8901 Lowell St NE	Albuquerque	87122	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(505) 857-0187	565	33	17.3	5.8%	319 (56.5%)	4 (0.7%)	162 (28.7%)	42 (7.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.5%)	99.7	3^rd of 435 public elementary schools	99.3%		97.9	12^th of 420 public elementary schools	97.1%	9	81.0	69.0	89.0	$7,285
Desert Ridge Middle	Public	6-8	8400 Barstow NE	Albuquerque	87122	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(505) 857-9282	816	60	13.6	16.5%	329 (40.3%)	12 (1.5%)	326 (40.0%)	71 (8.7%)	25 (3.1%)	4 (0.5%)	49 (6.0%)	97.8	9^th of 239 public middle schools	96.2%		96.4	10^th of 232 public middle schools	95.7%	1	72.0	61.0	59.0	$8,804
North Star Elementary	Public	K-5	9301 Ventura NE	Albuquerque	87122	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(505) 856-6578	546	37	14.6	8.4%	206 (37.7%)	9 (1.6%)	161 (29.5%)	123 (22.5%)	10 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.8%)	99.6	5^th of 435 public elementary schools	98.9%		98.5	9^th of 420 public elementary schools	97.9%	4	80.0	73.0	75.0	$7,120
Altura Preparatory School	Public, Charter	K-5	8650 Alameda Blvd Bldg 2b	Albuquerque	87122	Bernalillo County	Altura Preparatory School	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(505) 539-5369	222	12	18.5	16.7%	85 (38.3%)	8 (3.6%)	74 (33.3%)	46 (20.7%)	7 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	99.7	4^th of 435 public elementary schools	99.1%		99.4	4^th of 420 public elementary schools	99.0%		80.0	73.0		$22,692

Cities Near Zip Code 87122

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Albuquerque	1.14 mi	212	69^th
Corrales	7.72 mi	1	6^th
Sandia Park	8.24 mi	3	9^th
Los Ranchos De Albuquerque	8.26 mi	2	112^th
Tijeras	9.01 mi	2	18^th

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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.

Best Public Schools in Zip Code 87122

Double Eagle Elementary

Altura Preparatory School

North Star Elementary

La Cueva High

Desert Ridge Middle

Cities Near Zip Code 87122