Montezuma Elementary

Summary:

Montezuma Elementary is a public elementary school located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 357 students. The school is part of the Albuquerque school district, which is ranked 89 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Montezuma Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of New Mexico elementary schools over the past decade, with its statewide ranking ranging from 347 to 390 out of over 400 schools. The school has maintained a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of this period, indicating poor overall performance. Montezuma Elementary significantly underperforms the Albuquerque and New Mexico averages in standardized test scores across all subjects and grade levels, with particularly low proficiency rates in math and science. The school's performance is consistently low across all student subgroups, and it has a 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate, indicating that all of its students come from low-income families.

In contrast, nearby high-performing schools like Desert Willow Family School and Monte Vista Elementary consistently rank in the top 10-15% of New Mexico elementary schools and have significantly higher academic proficiency rates across all subjects. The data suggests that Montezuma Elementary would greatly benefit from targeted interventions and support to address the significant achievement gaps and improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3100 Indian School NE
       Albuquerque, NM  87106


(505) 260-2040

District: Albuquerque

SchoolDigger Rank:
378th of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,900 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.5 Help
Number of students:  332

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
67.5%
White:
16.3%
American Indian:
7.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Montezuma Elementary ranks worse than 87.3% of elementary schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 72nd among 96 ranked elementary schools in the Albuquerque School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.25. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (67.5%), White (16.3%), American Indian (7.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Montezuma Elementary is 9.5, which is the 15th best among 96 elementary schools in the Albuquerque School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Montezuma Elementary is $14,900, which is the 6th highest among 96 elementary schools in the Albuquerque School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Montezuma Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Montezuma Elementary 378th of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Montezuma Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Albuquerque:

SchoolDigger ranks Albuquerque 89th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Montezuma Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Montezuma Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 33.95 279th 389 28.3%
2006 44.94 225th 390 42.3%
2007 39.08 244th 398 38.7%
2008 33.99 283rd 405 30.1%
2009 40.66 252nd 411 38.7%
2010 28.98 320th 419 23.6%
2011 27.34 311th 402 22.6%
2012 22.20 329th 398 17.3%
2013 17.96 365th 412 11.4%
2014 19.79 390th 442 11.8%
2015 24.17 347th 421 17.6%
2016 16.44 380th 410 7.3%
2017 12.10 365th 374 2.4%
2018 12.42 362nd 383 5.5%
2019 11.17 378th 396 4.5%
2022 16.10 367th 420 12.6%
2023 20.38 370th 435 14.9%
2024 17.25 378th 433 12.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Montezuma Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.32 55th 83 33.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Montezuma Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 33.97 67th 99 32.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Montezuma Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.63 334th 356 6.2%
2019 12.77 342nd 361 5.3%
2022 17.62 329th 410 19.8%
2023 21.91 357th 426 16.2%
2024 21.68 196th 237 17.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Montezuma Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.44 322nd 339 5.0%
2019 13.51 316th 343 7.9%
2022 22.19 294th 395 25.6%
2023 26.72 304th 390 22.1%
2024 20.09 331st 393 15.8%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at Montezuma Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 74.18 1st 3 66.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Montezuma Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.54 318th 333 4.5%
2019 9.42 328th 337 2.7%
2022 9.64 341st 392 13.0%
2023 14.84 378th 414 8.7%
2024 15.51 374th 410 8.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Montezuma Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.26 319th 329 3.0%
2019 10.40 310th 320 3.1%
2022 14.13 329th 389 15.4%
2023 17.48 353rd 395 10.6%
2024 15.56 357th 390 8.5%
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Rank History for Native American students at Montezuma Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 63.93 28th 99 71.7%
2023 24.22 73rd 92 20.7%
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Rank History for White students at Montezuma Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 24.60 280th 325 13.8%
2023 16.05 370th 413 10.4%
2024 14.46 264th 293 9.9%
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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.

Montezuma Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Montezuma Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 316 6 17 151 31 n/a n/a 0 521
1991 346 17 11 164 28 n/a n/a 0 566
1992 378 12 13 190 47 n/a n/a 0 640
1993 389 19 12 204 57 n/a n/a 0 681
1994 394 24 18 191 43 n/a n/a 0 670
1995 379 28 12 207 29 n/a n/a 0 655
1996 379 28 12 207 29 n/a n/a 0 655
1997 347 30 11 213 31 n/a n/a 0 632
1998 340 26 12 175 45 n/a n/a 0 598
1999 298 17 13 166 46 n/a n/a 0 540
2000 265 24 8 162 38 n/a n/a 0 497
2001 222 29 8 181 50 n/a n/a 0 490
2002 205 16 6 185 56 n/a n/a 0 468
2003 205 16 6 185 56 n/a n/a 0 468
2004 183 20 13 220 40 n/a n/a 0 476
2005 188 19 6 246 50 n/a n/a 0 509
2006 198 29 7 265 46 n/a n/a 0 545
2007 181 25 12 258 39 n/a n/a 0 515
2008 194 28 8 281 32 n/a n/a 0 543
2009 173 25 4 294 45 n/a n/a 0 541
2010 107 11 2 323 52 0 12 0 507
2011 90 13 2 338 46 1 11 0 501
2012 99 17 4 318 45 1 13 0 497
2013 77 15 2 338 52 3 15 0 502
2014 67 8 3 338 55 2 18 0 491
2015 51 14 1 312 47 1 19 0 445
2016 52 19 2 309 38 0 20 0 440
2017 51 25 1 273 32 0 24 0 406
2018 54 27 2 273 32 0 18 0 406
2019 49 23 1 275 35 0 9 0 392
2020 56 21 1 254 35 0 12 0 379
2021 49 14 1 239 31 0 14 0 348
2022 58 11 2 216 23 0 15 0 325
2023 70 14 2 230 27 0 14 0 357
2024 54 9 1 224 26 0 18 0 332

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 Montezuma Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 521 34.5 15.1 n/a
1991 566 35.5 15.9 n/a
1992 640 39.2 16.3 26.4
1993 681 42.0 16.2 n/a
1994 670 46.2 14.5 n/a
1995 655 43.0 15.2 n/a
1996 655 43.0 15.2 n/a
1997 632 42.7 14.8 n/a
1998 598 39.1 15.3 n/a
1999 540 38.4 14.1 40
2000 497 38.7 12.8 38.4
2001 490 38.1 12.9 53.3
2002 468 45.6 10.3 57.1
2003 468 45.6 10.3 57.1
2004 476 43.6 10.9 47.1
2005 509 46.0 11.1 62.7
2006 545 44.7 12.2 57.2
2007 515 44.0 11.7 58.4
2008 543 49.1 11.1 58.7
2009 541 42.3 12.8 51
2010 507 40.8 12.4 67.7
2011 501 41.9 11.9 70.7
2012 497 42.8 11.6 76.7
2013 502 39.7 12.6 83.1
2014 491 41.9 11.7 80.2
2015 445 38.0 11.7 81.1
2016 440 41.0 10.7 100
2017 406 36.4 11.1 100
2018 406 33.4 12.1 100
2019 392 36.6 10.6 99.5
2020 379 39.9 9.4 99.7
2021 348 36.9 9.4 100
2022 325 36.1 9.0 100
2023 357 35.9 9.9 100
2024 332 34.9 9.5 100

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 Montezuma Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 521 34.5 15.1 n/a
1991 566 35.5 15.9 n/a
1992 640 39.2 16.3 26.4
1993 681 42.0 16.2 n/a
1994 670 46.2 14.5 n/a
1995 655 43.0 15.2 n/a
1996 655 43.0 15.2 n/a
1997 632 42.7 14.8 n/a
1998 598 39.1 15.3 n/a
1999 540 38.4 14.1 40
2000 497 38.7 12.8 38.4
2001 490 38.1 12.9 53.3
2002 468 45.6 10.3 57.1
2003 468 45.6 10.3 57.1
2004 476 43.6 10.9 47.1
2005 509 46.0 11.1 62.7
2006 545 44.7 12.2 57.2
2007 515 44.0 11.7 58.4
2008 543 49.1 11.1 58.7
2009 541 42.3 12.8 51
2010 507 40.8 12.4 67.7
2011 501 41.9 11.9 70.7
2012 497 42.8 11.6 76.7
2013 502 39.7 12.6 83.1
2014 491 41.9 11.7 80.2
2015 445 38.0 11.7 81.1
2016 440 41.0 10.7 100
2017 406 36.4 11.1 100
2018 406 33.4 12.1 100
2019 392 36.6 10.6 99.5
2020 379 39.9 9.4 99.7
2021 348 36.9 9.4 100
2022 325 36.1 9.0 100
2023 357 35.9 9.9 100
2024 332 34.9 9.5 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Montezuma Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $14,900

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Montezuma Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 378th of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 370th of 435 Elementary schools
 10.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (Montezuma Elementary)1117.5
 6.5%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (Albuquerque)2432.5
 8.5%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3031.8
 1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Montezuma Elementary)2113.8
 7.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Albuquerque)3022.2
 7.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)3222.5
 9.5%
4th Grade Language Arts (Montezuma Elementary)915.4
 6.4%
   4th Grade Language Arts (Albuquerque)2737.3
 10.3%
   4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3035.2
 5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Montezuma Elementary)65.8
 0.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Albuquerque)2624.7
 1.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2724.5
 2.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (Montezuma Elementary)1020.3
 10.3%
   5th Grade Language Arts (Albuquerque)3036
 6%
   5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3335.7
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Montezuma Elementary)1020.3
 10.3%
   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 Students392357
 8.9%
African American2314
 39.1%
American Indian3527
 22.9%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic275230
 16.4%
Pacific Islander00
White4970
 42.9%
Two or More Races914
 55.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.5%100%
 0.5%


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Montezuma Elementary ranks in the bottom 12.7% of New Mexico elementary schools.

Students at Montezuma Elementary are 67% Hispanic, 16% White, 8% American Indian, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 332 students attended Montezuma Elementary.


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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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