Overview

Zia Elementary School, a public school located in Albuquerque, NM, serves grade(s) PK, K-5 in Albuquerque Public Schools. It has received a GreatSchools Summary Rating of 6 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.

School Rating

Schools are rated on standardized tests, frequently considering score progress and performance gaps between student groups.
6/10
GreatSchools Summary Rating

Rating Factors

The Summary Rating for this school is based on the following elements.

Academic Progress Rating

6/10
55th percentile  in New Mexico

Test Scores Rating

7/10
68th percentile  in New Mexico

Equity Rating

4/10
38th percentile  in New Mexico
ACADEMICS

Test Scores

These scores reflect how well students at this school perform on state-required tests.
Reading 
In 2018-2019, New Mexico used the PARCC assessment to test students in grades 3-12 in Math and grades 3-11 in Reading.
31%
34%
Math 
In 2018-2019, New Mexico used the PARCC assessment to test students in grades 3-12 in Math and grades 3-11 in Reading.
39%
20%
Science 
In 2018-2019, New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 4, 7 and 11 in Science.
45%
35%
State Avg.
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Courses & Programs

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Academic programs (1)
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Race/Ethnicity

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These ratings reflect how much progress different student groups have made from one year to the next at this school compared to schools with similar proficiency levels across the state. It's a helpful way to measure how well a school is helping kids learn and advance.
All students
6/10
Hispanic
(43% of students)
5/10
White
(38% of students)
7/10
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Low-Income Students

These ratings show how much students from low-income households improved academically from one year to the next compared to schools with similar proficiency levels across the state.
All students
6/10
Low-income
(37% of students)
9/10
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Students With Disabilities

% suspended
This shows the suspension rates for students with disabilities at this school compared to the state average. High suspension rates mean less time for teaching and learning.
All students 
7%
5%
Students with disabilities 
13%
9%
State Avg.
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STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

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Hispanic 
43%
White 
38%
Native American 
7%
Two or more races 
5%
Black 
5%
Asian or Pacific Islander 
3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 
<1%
37%
Students from low-income families 
The students from low-income families designation is based on the percentage of students at this school who are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
46%54%
Gender
Female
Male
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Teachers & Staff

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Students per teacher 
The average number of students per full-time teacher at this school; please note that this is not a reflection of average class size.
9:1
Students per counselor 
The average number of students per counselor at this school.
216:1
% of teachers with 3 or more years experience 
The percentage of full-time teachers at this school who have been teaching for 3 or more years.
89%
State Avg. 88%
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About the School

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Parent / Guardian
February 19, 2020
My son has had a fantastic experience at Zia! The teachers, staff, and administration have all bee great. It's a very welcoming community. The school encourages families to get involved and participate... More 
5.0
Homework
5.0
Teachers
5.0
Character
5.0
Leadership
5.0
Learning Differences
5.0
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Parent / Guardian
August 07, 2014
I can't speak highly enough about the special ed program at Zia Elementary. The teachers are top notch and have an amazing way with the students and identifying the best way your child learns. My child... More 
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Parent / Guardian
August 22, 2013
My twin daughters just started at Zia Elementary schol as kindergarten students. So far I am pleased with this school. I love tha fact that it is a small school and the faculty, staff and administrators... More 
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Parent / Guardian
October 28, 2012
My son is in the bilingual Kindergarten class and has an amazing teacher! He loves his teacher and class and the Spanish immersion. He is like a big sponge learning and singing more and more Spanish... More 
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Parent / Guardian
April 10, 2011
We love Zia! We were previously at a local private school, however, due to my sons sensory processing disorder the private school did not feel he was the best fit. Nervous about going to public, I researched... More 
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Neighborhood

440 Jefferson Street Northeast Albuquerque, NM 87108
School leader: Ms Alyssa Agranat
(505) 260-2020
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