C+

School Score

Average

52/100

Albuquerque, New Mexico · 2022-23

Albuquerque Public Schools

Serving 70,076 students in 142 schools, Albuquerque Public Schools tracks near US averages. Math: 24% · Reading: 35% · Graduation: 78%.

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Last updated: Aug 12, 2025Data: NCES CCD + state DOE 2022-23Report an error

Math proficiency

24%

District-wide

↓ 2.0% vs US

Reading proficiency

35%

District-wide

↑ 6.0% vs US

Graduation rate

78%

4-year

Enrollment

70,076

142 schools

Albuquerque proficiency

24% / 35%

"Albuquerque Public Schools students reached 24% math proficiency and 35% reading proficiency in 2022-23, versus 14% / 21% state averages."

Source: NCES + New Mexico DOE

Graduation rate

78%

"Albuquerque Public Schools's 4-year graduation rate is 78%, below the US average of 87%."

Source: NCES

Spending per pupil

$11,400

"Albuquerque Public Schools spends $11,400 per student annually, below the US average of $17,280."

Source: NCES 2022-23

Albuquerque Public Schools · proficiency trend

% of students scoring proficient on state assessments. Local curves approximated from NAEP national trend where granular history is unavailable.

Data breakdown · Albuquerque Public Schools

Versus state and national averages

Math proficiency

24%

here

14%

state

26%

US avg

↓ 8%

Reading proficiency

35%

here

21%

state

29%

US avg

↑ 21%

Graduation rate

78%

here

77%

state

87%

US avg

↓ 10%

Student-teacher ratio

14.7:1

here

15.1:1

state

15.4:1

US avg

↓ 5%

Free/reduced lunch eligible

64.7%

here

71%

state

52.1%

US avg

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Methodology & data. District-level proficiency from state DOE rollups; enrollment and finance from NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23. CodeOpx School Score combines academics (40%), growth vs state (25%), equity (15%), graduation (10%), resources (10%). See /schools/methodology for the exact formula.

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Is Albuquerque Public Schools a good school district?▾

Albuquerque Public Schools earns a CodeOpx School Score of 52/100 (C+, Average). It tracks near US averages, with 24% math and 35% reading proficiency.

How many schools are in Albuquerque Public Schools?▾

Albuquerque Public Schools operates 142 public schools serving 70,076 students in and around Albuquerque, New Mexico.

What is Albuquerque Public Schools's graduation rate?▾

Albuquerque Public Schools's 4-year graduation rate is 78%, below the US average of 87%.

How much does Albuquerque Public Schools spend per student?▾

Albuquerque Public Schools spends approximately $11,400 per student per year (all funding sources), versus the US average of $17,280.

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Attendance zones are published by Albuquerque Public Schools directly. Census EDGE files provide school district boundaries; use the district's official site for granular school zone maps.