Serving 139 students in grades 7-12, Los Puentes Charter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 139 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 44% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Los Puentes Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Los Puentes Charter's student population of 139 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
139 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
School Rankings
Los Puentes Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Los Puentes Charter is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#600 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
6%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
73%
63%
Black
n/a
2%
White
11%
19%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)44%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Albuquerque School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Los Puentes Charter's ranking?
Los Puentes Charter is ranked #600 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Los Puentes Charter?
The graduation rate of Los Puentes Charter is 44%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Los Puentes Charter?
139 students attend Los Puentes Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Los Puentes Charter students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Los Puentes Charter?
Los Puentes Charter has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Los Puentes Charter offer ?
Los Puentes Charter offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Los Puentes Charter part of?
Los Puentes Charter is part of Albuquerque School District.
In what neighborhood is Los Puentes Charter located?
Los Puentes Charter is located in the Monkbridge Gardens neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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