A. Montoya Elementary

Summary:

A. Montoya Elementary is a public elementary school in Tijeras, New Mexico, serving 410 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Albuquerque Public Schools district. This school consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency, particularly in 5th grade Language Arts and Science, and has a diverse student population with a focus on supporting its male and Hispanic students.

A. Montoya Elementary's academic performance is a standout, with proficiency rates of 45% in Language Arts, 32% in Mathematics, and 52% in Science, compared to the state averages of 38%, 24%, and 34%, respectively. The school's 5th-grade students excel, with proficiency rates of 54.2% in Language Arts and 45.8% in Science, significantly higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, the school's male and Hispanic students perform well, ranking 80th and 139th out of New Mexico elementary schools, respectively.

However, the school faces challenges in supporting its special education and low-income students, ranking 151st and 260th out of New Mexico elementary schools in these subgroups. Compared to nearby schools like John Baker Elementary and San Antonito Elementary, A. Montoya Elementary has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a growing population of students from low-income families. While the school's overall performance is commendable, addressing the needs of its most vulnerable students will be crucial for ensuring equitable outcomes for all.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 24 Public School Rd
       Tijeras, NM  87059


(505) 281-0880

District: Albuquerque

SchoolDigger Rank:
120th of 435 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,578 Help


Students who attend A. Montoya Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Roosevelt Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  410

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
52.0%
White:
41.7%
Two or more races:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details A. Montoya Elementary ranks better than 72.4% of elementary schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 25th among 96 ranked elementary schools in the Albuquerque School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.9. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (52%), White (41.7%), two or more races (4.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at A. Montoya Elementary is 14.3. 77 elementary schools in the Albuquerque School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at A. Montoya Elementary is $9,578. 49 elementary schools in the Albuquerque School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

A. Montoya Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks A. Montoya Elementary 120th of 435 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See A. Montoya Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Albuquerque:

SchoolDigger ranks Albuquerque 78th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for A. Montoya Elementary

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Rank History for all students at A. Montoya Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 61.73 122nd 389 68.6%
2006 58.40 147th 390 62.3%
2007 62.38 129th 398 67.6%
2008 52.99 171st 405 57.8%
2009 62.30 133rd 411 67.6%
2010 58.74 157th 419 62.5%
2011 63.62 128th 402 68.2%
2012 54.10 169th 398 57.5%
2013 58.13 153rd 412 62.9%
2014 57.58 162nd 442 63.3%
2015 67.49 97th 421 77.0%
2016 64.05 112th 410 72.7%
2017 72.00 77th 374 79.4%
2018 58.62 132nd 383 65.5%
2019 60.56 129th 396 67.4%
2022 65.23 104th 420 75.2%
2023 70.90 120th 435 72.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at A. Montoya Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 43.39 56th 91 38.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at A. Montoya Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 66.91 38th 203 81.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at A. Montoya Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 38.42 32nd 47 31.9%
2023 24.09 151st 165 8.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at A. Montoya Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.48 175th 356 50.8%
2019 45.45 189th 361 47.6%
2022 38.90 209th 410 49.0%
2023 40.62 260th 426 39.0%
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Rank History for Female students at A. Montoya Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.86 146th 339 56.9%
2019 51.73 140th 343 59.2%
2022 43.46 178th 395 54.9%
2023 57.39 153rd 390 60.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at A. Montoya Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.73 23rd 35 34.3%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at A. Montoya Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 17.97 47th 50 6.0%
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Rank History for Male students at A. Montoya Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.27 124th 333 62.8%
2019 55.03 123rd 337 63.5%
2022 69.19 69th 392 82.4%
2023 77.96 80th 414 80.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at A. Montoya Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.98 104th 329 68.4%
2019 59.13 102nd 320 68.1%
2022 57.48 103rd 389 73.5%
2023 61.59 139th 395 64.8%
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Rank History for White students at A. Montoya Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.70 155th 187 17.1%
2019 44.19 118th 199 40.7%
2022 54.78 132nd 325 59.4%
2023 68.38 117th 413 71.7%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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by a parent
Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Open Quote The staff is extremely friendly and the most unique part is their amazing Special Education class. The current teacher is Mr. G and he is by far the best teacher I have ever met. Completely involved and genuinely wants the best for the child and their family. The enrollment is low 2:5, so there is opportunities to build relationships and provide more individualized support to the students in the classroom. Absolutely Exceptional! Close Quote



Enrollment information for A. Montoya Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 389 1 0 207 8 n/a n/a 0 605
1991 444 0 0 170 8 n/a n/a 0 622
1992 429 1 1 198 17 n/a n/a 0 646
1993 469 1 1 193 13 n/a n/a 0 677
1994 476 4 2 176 6 n/a n/a 0 664
1995 489 4 0 192 2 n/a n/a 0 687
1996 489 4 0 192 2 n/a n/a 0 687
1997 443 5 0 204 3 n/a n/a 0 655
1998 425 6 1 192 1 n/a n/a 0 625
1999 396 8 1 196 4 n/a n/a 0 605
2000 368 7 2 172 3 n/a n/a 0 552
2001 371 3 2 165 7 n/a n/a 0 548
2002 333 9 2 157 5 n/a n/a 0 506
2003 333 9 2 157 5 n/a n/a 0 506
2004 315 6 0 156 3 n/a n/a 0 480
2005 324 6 2 162 4 n/a n/a 0 498
2006 292 6 3 170 5 n/a n/a 0 476
2007 244 9 2 172 5 n/a n/a 0 432
2008 225 4 2 163 6 n/a n/a 0 400
2009 200 2 4 167 13 n/a n/a 0 386
2010 169 4 3 187 5 0 7 0 375
2011 139 6 4 178 4 0 10 0 341
2012 134 3 3 165 2 0 7 0 314
2013 132 3 1 171 0 0 9 0 316
2014 141 2 1 204 2 0 16 0 366
2015 129 2 2 207 2 0 21 0 363
2016 148 3 2 205 2 0 17 0 377
2017 148 5 2 206 3 0 21 0 385
2018 196 6 2 228 7 0 15 0 454
2019 213 7 1 219 6 1 15 0 462
2020 247 5 1 219 7 0 17 0 496
2021 171 2 1 168 5 0 17 0 364
2022 184 3 3 202 6 0 18 0 416
2023 171 2 2 213 5 0 17 0 410

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at A. Montoya Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 605 31.3 19.3 n/a
1991 622 29.5 21.0 n/a
1992 646 36.0 17.9 21.7
1993 677 36.2 18.7 n/a
1994 664 37.0 17.9 n/a
1995 687 42.6 16.1 n/a
1996 687 42.6 16.1 n/a
1997 655 38.7 16.9 n/a
1998 625 34.7 18.0 n/a
1999 605 32.8 18.4 33.1
2000 552 34.7 15.9 34.1
2001 548 33.9 16.2 41.8
2002 506 30.0 16.9 45.7
2003 506 30.0 16.9 45.7
2004 480 31.1 15.4 46.9
2005 498 30.6 16.3 48
2006 476 29.8 16.0 40.5
2007 432 29.0 14.9 48.4
2008 400 26.6 15.0 44.3
2009 386 28.3 13.6 36.3
2010 375 24.6 15.2 48.8
2011 341 24.3 14.0 51.3
2012 314 22.5 13.9 50.6
2013 316 20.5 15.3 58.2
2014 366 23.9 15.2 55.7
2015 363 24.0 15.1 56.2
2016 377 26.0 14.5 51.2
2017 385 25.9 14.8 51.4
2018 454 29.1 15.5 51.3
2019 462 30.3 15.2 46.1
2020 496 32.6 15.2 46.8
2021 364 31.1 11.7 35.2
2022 416 32.0 12.9 36.5
2023 410 28.5 14.3 44.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio A. Montoya Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 605 31.3 19.3 n/a
1991 622 29.5 21.0 n/a
1992 646 36.0 17.9 21.7
1993 677 36.2 18.7 n/a
1994 664 37.0 17.9 n/a
1995 687 42.6 16.1 n/a
1996 687 42.6 16.1 n/a
1997 655 38.7 16.9 n/a
1998 625 34.7 18.0 n/a
1999 605 32.8 18.4 33.1
2000 552 34.7 15.9 34.1
2001 548 33.9 16.2 41.8
2002 506 30.0 16.9 45.7
2003 506 30.0 16.9 45.7
2004 480 31.1 15.4 46.9
2005 498 30.6 16.3 48
2006 476 29.8 16.0 40.5
2007 432 29.0 14.9 48.4
2008 400 26.6 15.0 44.3
2009 386 28.3 13.6 36.3
2010 375 24.6 15.2 48.8
2011 341 24.3 14.0 51.3
2012 314 22.5 13.9 50.6
2013 316 20.5 15.3 58.2
2014 366 23.9 15.2 55.7
2015 363 24.0 15.1 56.2
2016 377 26.0 14.5 51.2
2017 385 25.9 14.8 51.4
2018 454 29.1 15.5 51.3
2019 462 30.3 15.2 46.1
2020 496 32.6 15.2 46.8
2021 364 31.1 11.7 35.2
2022 416 32.0 12.9 36.5
2023 410 28.5 14.3 44.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for A. Montoya Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,578

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on A. Montoya Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 129th of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 120th of 435 Elementary schools
 5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (A. Montoya Elementary)4335.3
 7.7%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (Albuquerque)2432.5
 8.5%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3031.8
 1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (A. Montoya Elementary)4435.3
 8.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Albuquerque)3022.2
 7.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)3222.5
 9.5%
4th Grade Language Arts (A. Montoya Elementary)3840.6
 2.6%
   4th Grade Language Arts (Albuquerque)2737.3
 10.3%
   4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3035.2
 5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (A. Montoya Elementary)3739.1
 2.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Albuquerque)2624.7
 1.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2724.5
 2.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (A. Montoya Elementary)2654.2
 28.2%
   5th Grade Language Arts (Albuquerque)3036
 6%
   5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3335.7
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (A. Montoya Elementary)1623.7
 7.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Albuquerque)2427.4
 3.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2430.7
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students462410
 11.3%
African American72
 71.4%
American Indian65
 16.7%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic219213
 2.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White213171
 19.7%
Two or More Races1517
 13.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.1%44.1%
 2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about A. Montoya Elementary

A. Montoya Elementary ranks 120th of 435 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 410 students attended A. Montoya Elementary.

Students at A. Montoya Elementary are 52% Hispanic, 42% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

Students who attend A. Montoya Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Roosevelt Middle


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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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