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Alvarado Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 442 students

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Posted October 18, 2006

As a mother to a kindergartener in the full-time bilingual (Spanish/English) program, I have been thrilled with the teachers and environment at Alvarado. My highly gifted has thrived there. The principal is fabulous and interested in each child, and the office staff are motivated and compassionate. My son is in Mary Seibert's class and I have to say she is one of the best teachers I have ever encountered, always cheerful and yet great with setting limits and boundaries. I would almost say this school has worked a miracle with my child, who was struggling elsewhere because of his special needs. At Alvarado he has been accepted, embraced for who he is. The bilingual and gifted programs at the school are outstanding, and compliment each other quite well. Hurrah for Alvarado!
—Submitted by a parent


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 53% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
47%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 52% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
57%
Science

The state average for Science was 83% in 2010.

77 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
87%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

The state average for Math was 44% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
42%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 50% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
64%
Science

The state average for Science was 47% in 2011.

80 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
64%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

The state average for Math was 44% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
60%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 55% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
64%
Science

The state average for Science was 52% in 2010.

66 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
66%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students41%
Female42%
Male40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic34%
Native Americann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Students with disabilities8%
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students49%
Female55%
Male45%
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
Native Americann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilities8%
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students33%
Female32%
Male34%
Asiann/a
Hispanic27%
Native Americann/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Current0%
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students40%
Female42%
Male39%
Asiann/a
Hispanic36%
Native Americann/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Current0%
English Language Learner Exitedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students42%
Female33%
Male51%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
Native Americann/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Students with disabilities31%
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students61%
Female61%
Male60%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic57%
Native Americann/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Students with disabilities23%
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 63% 56%
White 30% 29%
American Indian/Alaska Native 3% 11%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 1%
Black 2% 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 50%N/A62%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1100 Solar Rd NW
Albuquerque, NM 87107
Phone: (505) 880-3744

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