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ABQ SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE

New Mexico · Public School District
1
Schools
910
Students
$13,785
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
54.8%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
69.5%
Graduation Rate
-17.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

ABQ SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE is a public school district in New Mexico serving 910 students across 1 school. 1 of its school is a charter school. Its graduation rate of 69.5% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,785 is near the national average for a US public school district. 55% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (1)
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
ABQ SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCECharterKG–12910
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,785Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
74%
State
73.8%
Local (property tax)
10.7%
Federal
15.5%

State funding accounts for 74% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
1
Schools
910
Students
55%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate69.5%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateNew Mexico →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 69.5%, graduation is 17.0 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Limited school choice
With only 1 school in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in ABQ SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE?
ABQ SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE has 1 public school, serving a total of 910 students.
What is the graduation rate for ABQ SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE?
The graduation rate is 69.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does ABQ SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE spend per student?
ABQ SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE spends $13,785 per pupil — 4% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in ABQ SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE?
55% of students in ABQ SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in ABQ SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE?
Yes — 1 of the 1 school in ABQ SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE is a charter school.
What grade levels does ABQ SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE serve?
ABQ SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for ABQ SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE?
The median opportunity score across schools in ABQ SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.