Serving 192 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Matheson Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% 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: 192 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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Matheson Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
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Matheson Park Elementary School's student population of 192 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
192 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
Matheson Park Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Matheson Park Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#487 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
4%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
56%
62%
Black
7%
2%
White
26%
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 (13-14)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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Matheson Park Elementary School is ranked #487 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Matheson Park Elementary School?
192 students attend Matheson Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Matheson Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Matheson Park Elementary School?
Matheson Park Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Matheson Park Elementary School offer ?
Matheson Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Matheson Park Elementary School part of?
Matheson Park Elementary School is part of Albuquerque School District.
In what neighborhood is Matheson Park Elementary School located?
Matheson Park Elementary School is located in the Matheson Park neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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