Serving 244 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wherry 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 6-9% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 244 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NM
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Wherry 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 Wherry Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Wherry Elementary School is ranked #739 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Wherry Elementary School?
244 students attend Wherry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Wherry Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wherry Elementary School?
Wherry Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wherry Elementary School offer ?
Wherry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Wherry Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Wherry Elementary School located?
Wherry Elementary School is located in the Kirtland Air Force Base neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM. There are 2 other public schools located in Kirtland Air Force Base.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 244 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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