Serving 4 students in grades 6-8, Vision Quest Alternative Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 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 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 4 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vision Quest Alternative Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Vision Quest Alternative Middle School's student population of 4 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
4 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Vision Quest Alternative Middle School is 0.00, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
100%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
n/a
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
18%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Vision Quest Alternative Middle School?
4 students attend Vision Quest Alternative Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Vision Quest Alternative Middle School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vision Quest Alternative Middle School?
Vision Quest Alternative Middle School has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Vision Quest Alternative Middle School offer ?
Vision Quest Alternative Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Vision Quest Alternative Middle School part of?
Vision Quest Alternative Middle School is part of Albuquerque Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Vision Quest Alternative Middle School located?
Vision Quest Alternative Middle School is located in the West Mesa neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM. There are 3 other public schools located in West Mesa.
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