Overview

L B Johnson Middle School, a public school located in Albuquerque, NM, serves grade(s) 6-8 in Albuquerque Public Schools. It has received a GreatSchools Summary Rating of 5 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.
5/10
GreatSchools Summary Rating

Rating Factors

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

Academic Progress Rating

5/10
47th percentile  in New Mexico

Test Scores Rating

6/10
57th percentile  in New Mexico

Equity Rating

5/10
40th percentile  in New Mexico
ACADEMICS

Advanced Courses

Algebra 1 participation rate 
Most schools consider Algebra 1 an advanced course in grades 7 or 8 and a standard course in high school. This reflects the percentage of 8th grade students at this school who took Algebra 1 compared to the state average. Here's what you need to know about math tracking.
8%
Algebra 1 pass rate 
This reflects the percentage of 8th grade students at this school who passed Algebra 1 compared to the state average.
88%
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ACADEMICS

Test Scores

These scores reflect how well students at this school perform on state-required tests.
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.
22%
20%
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.
30%
34%
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.
55%
35%
State Avg.
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ACADEMICS

Courses & Programs

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Academic programs (1)
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Race/Ethnicity

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All students
5/10
Hispanic
(72% of students)
6/10
White
(17% of students)
5/10
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ACADEMICS

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
5/10
Low-income
(42% of students)
4/10
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ACADEMICS

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 
16%
5%
Students with disabilities 
20%
9%
State Avg.
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STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

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Hispanic 
72%
White 
17%
Native American 
5%
Two or more races 
2%
Black 
2%
Asian or Pacific Islander 
2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 
<1%
42%
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.
49%51%
Gender
Female
Male
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STUDENT LIFE

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.
11:1
Students per counselor 
The average number of students per counselor at this school.
335:1
% 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.
95%
State Avg. 88%
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2.5
8 Reviews
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Current student
November 17, 2021
Just no i dont like it at all
2.0
Homework
1.0
Teachers
1.0
Character
3.0
Leadership
1.0
Learning Differences
2.0
Bullying
Would not recommend this school
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Parent / Guardian
March 02, 2017
It is appalling and baffling how these folks find a legal way to violate Section 504 and get away with it. Someone needs to be paying attention to this type of abuse. If your child does not fit the staff’s... More 
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Parent / Guardian
August 08, 2014
Started off great. When my daughter approached 7th grade, girl we're trying to jump her for no reason. The faculty there did nothing to stop the bullying and prevent it. We had to switch schools. One of... More 
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Parent / Guardian
September 26, 2013
While the school is large, I have found the teachers,staff & volunteers to be dedicated, helpful workers. They are challenging my son (6th grade) with his schoolwork, and I beleive they are putting forth... More 
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Parent / Guardian
September 10, 2013
I appreciate now that my child is in 8th grade, I see an increased focus on preparation and expectations for high school. There is additionally an impetus of encouraging students to become more responsible... More 
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Neighborhood

6811 Taylor Ranch Road Northwest Albuquerque, NM 87120
School leader: Ms Paula Nunez
(505) 898-1492
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