Serving 231 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Zia Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher 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 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 231 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 66%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in NM
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Zia Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Zia Elementary School is 0.66, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Zia Elementary School?
231 students attend Zia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Zia Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Zia Elementary School?
Zia Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Zia Elementary School offer ?
Zia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Zia Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Zia Elementary School located?
Zia Elementary School is located in the Highland Business neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM. There are 4 other public schools located in Highland Business.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 231 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 66%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
