Best Public Schools in Zip Code 87120


Summary:

The 87120 zip code area of Albuquerque, New Mexico is home to 11 schools, including 9 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a wide range in school performance, with some schools like Horizon Academy West and Chamiza Elementary standing out with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the state and district averages. In contrast, several schools have very high free and reduced lunch rates, indicating a high percentage of students from low-income families.

The data suggests that factors such as school leadership, teaching quality, and resource allocation may contribute to the differences in academic outcomes observed across the schools. While some lower-performing schools, like L.B. Johnson Middle, still demonstrate pockets of success, the overall disparity in school performance highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address the challenges faced by students, particularly those from low-income families.

The presence of public charter schools, such as Horizon Academy West and Albuquerque Bilingual Academy, provides families with additional educational options, demonstrating that alternative approaches can lead to improved academic outcomes. This underscores the importance of school choice in the local education system and the potential for learning from the successful practices of these standout schools to drive positive change in the area.








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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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