Serving 540 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Manzano Mesa Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 540 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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Manzano Mesa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Manzano Mesa Elementary School's student population of 540 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
540 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
Manzano Mesa Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Manzano Mesa Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#325 out of 810 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
4%
12%
Asian
12%
1%
Hispanic
47%
62%
Black
4%
2%
White
27%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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Manzano Mesa Elementary School is ranked #325 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Manzano Mesa Elementary School often compared to?
Manzano Mesa Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tomasita Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Manzano Mesa Elementary School?
540 students attend Manzano Mesa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Manzano Mesa Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Manzano Mesa Elementary School?
Manzano Mesa Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Manzano Mesa Elementary School offer ?
Manzano Mesa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Manzano Mesa Elementary School part of?
Manzano Mesa Elementary School is part of Albuquerque School District.
In what neighborhood is Manzano Mesa Elementary School located?
Manzano Mesa Elementary School is located in the Manzano Mesa neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM. There are 1 other public schools located in Manzano Mesa.
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