Albuquerque Bilingual Academy

Albuquerque Bilingual Academy is the sole public charter school serving grades PK-8 in the Albuquerque area, with a total enrollment of 379 students. While the school's focus on bilingual education may be a strength, its consistently low academic performance and high rates of poverty among its student population suggest that it faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education.

According to the data, Albuquerque Bilingual Academy has a SchoolDigger rating of 2 out of 5 stars, placing it in the bottom half of elementary schools in New Mexico. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the past few years, ranging from 228th out of 435 elementary schools to 298th out of 396. With a student population that is 96.57% Hispanic and 99.21% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school appears to serve a predominantly disadvantaged community.

While the school's student-teacher ratio of 14.5 is slightly lower than the national average, its consistent low performance and the challenges faced by its student population indicate that Albuquerque Bilingual Academy may need to implement more targeted interventions and support systems to improve academic outcomes for its students. The school's bilingual focus may be a strength, but it also presents unique challenges in serving a population that may face language barriers and other socioeconomic obstacles to learning.