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BERNALILLO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

New Mexico · Public School District
11
Schools
2,786
Students
$16,367
Per-Pupil Spend
+14% nat'l
99.9%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
60.0%
Graduation Rate
-26.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

BERNALILLO PUBLIC SCHOOLS is a public school district in New Mexico serving 2,786 students across 11 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 60.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,367 is above average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 26/100.

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All Schools (11)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ALGODONES ELEMENTARYPK–05192
BERNALILLO ELEMENTARY03–05302
COCHITI ELEMENTARYPK–05162
PLACITAS ELEMENTARYPK–05106
SANTO DOMINGO ELEMENTARYPK–05246
WD CARROLL ELEMENTARYPK–02256
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BERNALILLO MIDDLE06–08412
COCHITI MIDDLE06–0878
SANTO DOMINGO MIDDLE06–0894
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
BERNALILLO HIGH09–12806
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
LA ESCUELITA EARLY CHILDHOODPK–PK132
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,367+14% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
59%
16%
State
59.1%
Local (property tax)
16.1%
Federal
24.7%

State funding accounts for 59% 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
11
Schools
2,786
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate60.0%
Opportunity Score26/100
StateNew Mexico →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 60.0%, graduation is 26.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 26/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
25% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in BERNALILLO PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
BERNALILLO PUBLIC SCHOOLS has 11 public schools, serving a total of 2,786 students.
What is the graduation rate for BERNALILLO PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 60.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does BERNALILLO PUBLIC SCHOOLS spend per student?
BERNALILLO PUBLIC SCHOOLS spends $16,367 per pupil — 14% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in BERNALILLO PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
100% of students in BERNALILLO PUBLIC SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in BERNALILLO PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
No, BERNALILLO PUBLIC SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does BERNALILLO PUBLIC SCHOOLS serve?
BERNALILLO PUBLIC SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for BERNALILLO PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in BERNALILLO PUBLIC SCHOOLS is 26/100. 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.