Serving 280 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, North Valley Academy 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (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 90% 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: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 280 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Valley Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
North Valley Academy's student population of 280 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
280 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
North Valley Academy 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 North Valley Academy is 0.33, 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
#509 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
81%
63%
Black
n/a
2%
White
10%
19%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Valley Academy's ranking?
North Valley Academy is ranked #509 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are North Valley Academy often compared to?
North Valley Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Horizon Academy West by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend North Valley Academy?
280 students attend North Valley Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of North Valley Academy students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Valley Academy?
North Valley Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does North Valley Academy offer ?
North Valley Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Valley Academy part of?
North Valley Academy is part of North Valley Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is North Valley Academy located?
North Valley Academy is located in the Alamedan Valley neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM. There are 5 other public schools located in Alamedan Valley.
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