Summary:
Zia Elementary is a public elementary school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving 232 students in grades PK-5. The school stands out as a high-performing institution within the Albuquerque Public Schools district, consistently outperforming state and district averages in academic proficiency.
Zia Elementary's academic performance is particularly impressive, with 57% proficiency in Language Arts, 34% in Mathematics, and 63% in Science, compared to the state averages of 38%, 24%, and 34%, respectively. The school's 4th-grade Language Arts proficiency rate of 60.7% is significantly higher than the district and state averages of 37.3% and 35.2%. Zia Elementary has also consistently ranked in the top 25% of New Mexico elementary schools, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's diverse student population, with a roughly even split between White and Hispanic students, is another notable feature, as nearby schools tend to have higher concentrations of a single racial group.
Compared to nearby schools, such as Emerson Elementary and La Mesa Elementary, Zia Elementary stands out with its exceptional academic performance. While the nearby schools have much lower proficiency rates, some as low as 5-11% in Language Arts and Mathematics, Zia Elementary's performance is significantly higher. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.2 to 11.1 over the past three years, may contribute to its success. Overall, Zia Elementary's strong academic achievement, diverse student population, and positive comparison to nearby schools make it an attractive option for families in the Albuquerque area.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Albuquerque
SchoolDigger Rank:
73rd of 435 New Mexico Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,794
Students who attend Zia Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 11.1
Number of students: 232
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
42.7%
White:
37.5%
American Indian:
6.9%
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African American:
5.2%
Two or more races:
5.2%
Asian:
2.6%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.1%
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