Is Alvarado Elementary a good school?

Alvarado Elementary ranks 58 th of 435 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Alvarado Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 287 students attended Alvarado Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Alvarado Elementary?

Students at Alvarado Elementary are 75% Hispanic, 19% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% American Indian, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Alvarado Elementary attend?

Students who attend Alvarado Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Taft Middle High : Valley High

Alvarado Elementary

Summary:

Alvarado Elementary is a public elementary school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving 287 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Albuquerque Public Schools district, which is ranked 78 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Alvarado Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages in academic proficiency, with 54% of students proficient or better in Language Arts, 42% in Mathematics, and 68% in Science, compared to the state averages of 38%, 24%, and 34%, respectively. The school also ranks highly among New Mexico elementary schools for the performance of various student subgroups, including female, male, Hispanic, and white students. Additionally, Alvarado Elementary serves a high-poverty student population, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, yet the school's performance for low-socioeconomic status students is exceptional, ranking 22nd out of 426 New Mexico elementary schools.

Alvarado Elementary has shown a steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 192nd out of 374 elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 58th out of 435 in 2022-2023, with a consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's diverse student population, with a majority Hispanic enrollment and significant representation of other racial/ethnic groups, is another notable feature. Compared to nearby schools, such as Cochiti Elementary, La Luz Elementary, Los Ranchos Elementary, and Mission Avenue Elementary, Alvarado Elementary outperforms them in academic proficiency and statewide rankings.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1100 Solar Rd NW
Albuquerque, NM 87107

(505) 344-4412

District: Albuquerque

SchoolDigger Rank:
58^th of 435 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,972

Students who attend Alvarado Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Taft Middle
High:	Valley High

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 287

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

74.9%

White:

18.8%

Two or more races:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Alvarado Elementary ranks better than 86.7% of elementary schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 18^th among 96 ranked elementary schools in the Albuquerque School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.29. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (74.9%), White (18.8%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alvarado Elementary is 12.4, which is the 43^rd best among 96 elementary schools in the Albuquerque School District. (See more...)

Compare Alvarado Elementary employs 23 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alvarado Elementary is $9,972, which is the 41^st highest among 96 elementary schools in the Albuquerque School District.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Alvarado Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Alvarado Elementary 58^th of 435 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Alvarado Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Albuquerque:

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

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Rank History for Alvarado Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Alvarado Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2005	40.04	246^th	389	36.8%
2006	58.79	145^th	390	62.8%
2007	60.58	142^nd	398	64.3%
2008	55.50	156^th	405	61.5%
2009	63.61	130^th	411	68.4%
2010	63.74	124^th	419	70.4%
2011	54.19	163^rd	402	59.5%
2012	40.80	242^nd	398	39.2%
2013	57.83	156^th	412	62.1%
2014	64.10	138^th	442	68.8%
2015	59.11	134^th	421	68.2%
2016	62.52	116^th	410	71.7%
2017	43.90	192^nd	374	48.7%
2018	51.53	156^th	383	59.3%
2019	55.63	152^nd	396	61.6%
2022	74.90	74^th	420	82.4%
2023	87.29	58^th	435	86.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Alvarado Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	64.38	47^th	203	76.8%
2023	68.39	60^th	191	68.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Alvarado Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	29.24	269^th	356	24.4%
2019	36.75	231^st	361	36.0%
2022	83.60	28^th	410	93.2%
2023	94.76	22^nd	426	94.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Alvarado Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	38.10	202^nd	339	40.4%
2019	45.40	169^th	343	50.7%
2022	68.17	78^th	395	80.3%
2023	90.79	42^nd	390	89.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Alvarado Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	62.48	98^th	333	70.6%
2019	51.05	145^th	337	57.0%
2022	77.53	50^th	392	87.2%
2023	72.85	94^th	414	77.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Alvarado Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	47.70	160^th	329	51.4%
2019	48.41	155^th	320	51.6%
2022	73.69	48^th	389	87.7%
2023	87.58	50^th	395	87.3%

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Rank History for White students at Alvarado Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	27.97	156^th	187	16.6%
2022	75.94	44^th	325	86.5%
2023	87.88	54^th	413	86.9%

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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.

Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Alvarado Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	310	5	6	324	7	n/a	n/a	652
1991	314	6	12	333	6	n/a	n/a	671
1992	298	6	9	342	15	n/a	n/a	670
1993	332	4	9	337	10	n/a	n/a	692
1994	304	6	6	301	14	n/a	n/a	631
1995	294	2	4	252	10	n/a	n/a	562
1996	294	2	4	252	10	n/a	n/a	562
1997	276	0	2	245	15	n/a	n/a	538
1998	231	0	2	232	13	n/a	n/a	478
1999	211	6	1	238	10	n/a	n/a	466
2000	200	4	1	236	10	n/a	n/a	451
2001	207	6	2	235	6	n/a	n/a	456
2002	171	4	2	265	10	n/a	n/a	452
2003	171	4	2	265	10	n/a	n/a	452
2004	163	6	7	271	10	n/a	n/a	457
2005	146	6	3	268	12	n/a	n/a	435
2006	129	7	4	237	11	n/a	n/a	388
2007	117	6	6	227	13	n/a	n/a	369
2008	118	7	5	256	12	n/a	n/a	398
2009	125	8	8	267	13	n/a	n/a	421
2010	96	4	7	286	12	0	5	410
2011	94	6	8	316	13	0	5	442
2012	90	3	3	309	13	0	8	426
2013	81	2	3	294	13	0	9	402
2014	65	2	4	283	10	0	8	372
2015	70	4	2	251	12	0	9	348
2016	68	5	3	238	11	0	11	336
2017	63	6	3	233	8	0	15	328
2018	42	5	3	222	9	0	14	295
2019	43	3	3	227	8	0	12	296
2020	48	6	2	240	13	0	7	316
2021	44	5	2	213	8	0	10	282
2022	55	2	1	209	4	0	9	280
2023	54	3	0	215	4	0	11	287

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 Alvarado Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	652	29.0	22.4	n/a
1991	671	31.5	21.3	n/a
1992	670	35.7	18.7	27.3
1993	692	38.1	18.2	n/a
1994	631	35.4	17.8	n/a
1995	562	34.5	16.3	n/a
1996	562	34.5	16.3	n/a
1997	538	31.6	17.0	n/a
1998	478	29.8	16.0	n/a
1999	466	29.0	16.1	44.6
2000	451	30.5	14.8	41.5
2001	456	31.5	14.5	48.2
2002	452	31.2	14.5	52
2003	452	31.2	14.5	52
2004	457	32.6	14.0	49.9
2005	435	32.1	13.6	51.5
2006	388	28.2	13.8	53.1
2007	369	26.5	13.9	49.1
2008	398	30.0	13.3	58.8
2009	421	27.5	15.3	49.9
2010	410	29.5	13.8	62
2011	442	30.6	14.4	64.7
2012	426	26.4	16.1	62.2
2013	402	28.2	14.2	69.7
2014	372	26.4	14.0	70.2
2015	348	25.0	13.9	75
2016	336	24.0	14.0	63.4
2017	328	22.0	14.9	69.5
2018	295	21.0	14.0	68.5
2019	296	24.0	12.3	61.5
2020	316	24.6	12.8	100
2021	282	27.2	10.3	100
2022	280	26.5	10.5	100
2023	287	23.0	12.4	100

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 Alvarado Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	652	29.0	22.4	n/a
1991	671	31.5	21.3	n/a
1992	670	35.7	18.7	27.3
1993	692	38.1	18.2	n/a
1994	631	35.4	17.8	n/a
1995	562	34.5	16.3	n/a
1996	562	34.5	16.3	n/a
1997	538	31.6	17.0	n/a
1998	478	29.8	16.0	n/a
1999	466	29.0	16.1	44.6
2000	451	30.5	14.8	41.5
2001	456	31.5	14.5	48.2
2002	452	31.2	14.5	52
2003	452	31.2	14.5	52
2004	457	32.6	14.0	49.9
2005	435	32.1	13.6	51.5
2006	388	28.2	13.8	53.1
2007	369	26.5	13.9	49.1
2008	398	30.0	13.3	58.8
2009	421	27.5	15.3	49.9
2010	410	29.5	13.8	62
2011	442	30.6	14.4	64.7
2012	426	26.4	16.1	62.2
2013	402	28.2	14.2	69.7
2014	372	26.4	14.0	70.2
2015	348	25.0	13.9	75
2016	336	24.0	14.0	63.4
2017	328	22.0	14.9	69.5
2018	295	21.0	14.0	68.5
2019	296	24.0	12.3	61.5
2020	316	24.6	12.8	100
2021	282	27.2	10.3	100
2022	280	26.5	10.5	100
2023	287	23.0	12.4	100

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Alvarado Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$9,972

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alvarado Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 152^nd of 396 Elementary schools	Ranks 58^th of 435 Elementary schools	25.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (Alvarado Elementary)	40	47.3	7.3%
3rd Grade Language Arts (Albuquerque)	24	32.5	8.5%
3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	30	31.8	1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alvarado Elementary)	33	32.7	0.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Albuquerque)	30	22.2	7.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	32	22.5	9.5%
4th Grade Language Arts (Alvarado Elementary)	39	52.8	13.8%
4th Grade Language Arts (Albuquerque)	27	37.3	10.3%
4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	30	35.2	5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alvarado Elementary)	29	50	21%
4th Grade Mathematics (Albuquerque)	26	24.7	1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	27	24.5	2.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (Alvarado Elementary)	27	40	13%
5th Grade Language Arts (Albuquerque)	30	36	6%
5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	33	35.7	2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alvarado Elementary)	25	35	10%
5th Grade Mathematics (Albuquerque)	24	27.4	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	24	30.7	6.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	296	287	3%
African American	3	3
American Indian	8	4	50%
Asian	3	0	100%
Hispanic	227	215	5.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	43	54	25.6%
Two or More Races	12	11	8.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	61.5%	100%	38.5%

Schools Near Alvarado Elementary

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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
Alvarado Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1100 Solar Rd NW	Albuquerque	87107	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 344-4412	287	23	12.4	100.0%	54 (18.8%)	3 (1.0%)	215 (74.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.8%)	87.3	58^th of 435 public elementary schools	86.7%		74.9	74^th of 420 public elementary schools	82.4%	16	54.0	42.0	68.0	$9,972
Montessori Elementary School	Public, Charter	K-8	1730 Montano Rd NW	Albuquerque	87107	Bernalillo County	Montessori Elementary School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 796-0149	439	25	17.5	0.7%	166 (37.8%)	3 (0.7%)	225 (51.3%)	8 (1.8%)	9 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.4%)	85.3	63^rd of 435 public elementary schools	85.5%		75.5	72^nd of 420 public elementary schools	82.9%	9	70.0	33.0	63.0	$7,123
MacArthur Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1100 MacArthur Rd NW	Albuquerque	87107	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 344-1482	175	18	9.4	100.0%	19 (10.9%)	5 (2.9%)	142 (81.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.4%)	64.5	142^nd of 435 public elementary schools	67.4%		46.1	182^nd of 420 public elementary schools	56.7%	40	44.0	31.0	36.0	$14,984
Mountain Mahogany Community School	Public, Charter	K-8	5014 4th Street NW	Albuquerque	87107	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 341-1424	224	19	11.7	50.4%	69 (30.8%)	4 (1.8%)	127 (56.7%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (8.5%)	70.5	125^th of 435 public elementary schools	71.3%		62	117^th of 420 public elementary schools	72.1%	8	46.0	30.0	56.0	$9,033
Los Ranchos Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7609 Fourth St NW	Albuquerque	87107	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 898-0794	225	23	10.0	100.0%	32 (14.2%)	2 (0.9%)	178 (79.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.2%)	16.2	391^st of 435 public elementary schools	10.1%		12.4	383^rd of 420 public elementary schools	8.8%	8	18.0	9.0	24.0	$11,112
Griegos Elementary	Public	K-5	4040 San Isidro NW	Albuquerque	87107	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 345-3661	240	17	13.9	100.0%	33 (13.8%)	1 (0.4%)	202 (84.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	70.6	123^rd of 435 public elementary schools	71.7%		46.2	181^st of 420 public elementary schools	56.9%	58	46.0	37.0	31.0	$9,470
North Valley Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	7939 4th Street NW	Los Ranchos De Albuquerque	87114	Bernalillo County	North Valley Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 998-0501	380	32	11.9	57.6%	61 (16.1%)	1 (0.3%)	298 (78.4%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.6%)	28	322^nd of 435 public elementary schools	26.0%		40.7	217^th of 420 public elementary schools	48.3%	105	32.0	11.0	22.0	$7,304
Mission Avenue Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	725 Mission Av NE	Albuquerque	87107	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 344-5269	362	28	12.9	100.0%	47 (13.0%)	19 (5.2%)	237 (65.5%)	6 (1.7%)	43 (11.9%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.8%)	24.5	343^rd of 435 public elementary schools	21.1%		18.6	351^st of 420 public elementary schools	16.4%	8	20.0	13.0	38.0	$10,106
Cochiti Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3100 San Isidro Rd NW	Albuquerque	87107	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 345-1432	207	17	12.2	100.0%	24 (11.6%)	5 (2.4%)	158 (76.3%)	3 (1.4%)	12 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.4%)	25.5	335^th of 435 public elementary schools	23.0%		27.6	291^st of 420 public elementary schools	30.7%	44	29.0	12.0	21.0	$10,819
Petroglyph Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5100 Marna Lynn Ave NW	Albuquerque	87114	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 898-0923	471	30	15.7	43.5%	127 (27.0%)	12 (2.5%)	257 (54.6%)	15 (3.2%)	43 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.6%)	83.8	70^th of 435 public elementary schools	83.9%		64.8	107^th of 420 public elementary schools	74.5%	37	51.0	41.0	55.0	$8,986

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