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MADISON MIDDLE

3501 MOON ST NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87111ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
602
Students
Total enrolled
$15,508
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 8% vs nat'l
14.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 6% vs nat'l
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Mid-sized public school
Serves 602 students in grades 06–08 in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico.
Near-average funding
District spends $15,508 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
14.4 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

MADISON MIDDLE is a large middle in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, serving grades 06–08 with 602 students. The district invests $15,508 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 41% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at MADISON MIDDLE

602
Total Students
14.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
41%
Free Lunch
42
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution314 male · 288 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility41%
National avg 52% · 245 students
Student Composition
26%
54%
Asian3%
White26%
Hispanic / Latino54%
Black5%
Multiracial5%
Native American7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 350006000081

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,508Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,508
State avg
$19,045
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,824
Student Support$2,947
Administration$1,861
Operations$2,326
Other$1,551
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,508 spent per student, an estimated $6,870 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
68%
18%
State government
68.0%
Local (property tax)
17.5%
Federal programs
14.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
GEORGE I SANCHEZTRES VOLCANES COMMUNITY COLLABORATIVE SCHOOLTIERRA ANTIGUA ELEMENTARYECADEMY K-8
+3 more
↓
Middle
TONY HILLERMAN MIDDLE SCHOOLEISENHOWER MIDDLEDESERT RIDGE MIDDLEJAMES MONROE MIDDLE
+3 more
↓
High School
VOLCANO VISTA HIGHATRISCO HERITAGE ACADEMY HSLA CUEVA HIGHWEST MESA HIGH
+9 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyBernalillo County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Phone: (505)299-4735
NCES ID: 350006000081
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in ALBUQUERQUE seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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District School Rankings
Location
3501 MOON ST NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87111
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.