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Altura Preparatory School

8650 Alameda Blvd Bldg 2b
Albuquerque, NM 87122
10/
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Top 1%
Serving 259 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Altura Preparatory School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 259 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Top 1% in NM
  • : 70-74% (Top 1%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Altura Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

School Overview

Altura Preparatory School's student population of 259 students has grown by 324% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 250% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
259 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

Altura Preparatory School ranks within the top 1% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Altura Preparatory School is 0.70, 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.
This School
State Level (NM)
#3 out of 810 schools
(Top 1%)
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70-74%
24%
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75-79%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Altura Preparatory School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
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American Indian
2%
12%
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Asian
18%
1%
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Hispanic
35%
63%
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Black
2%
2%
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White
39%
20%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
2%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
74%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Altura Preparatory School's ranking?
Altura Preparatory School is ranked #3 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Altura Preparatory School?
259 students attend Altura Preparatory School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Altura Preparatory School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Altura Preparatory School?
Altura Preparatory School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Altura Preparatory School offer ?
Altura Preparatory School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Altura Preparatory School part of?
Altura Preparatory School is part of Altura Preparatory School District.
In what neighborhood is Altura Preparatory School located?
Altura Preparatory School is located in the Vineyard Estates neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM. There are 2 other public schools located in Vineyard Estates.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 259 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 70-74% (Top 1%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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