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Sierra Vista Elementary School vs. Alvarado Elementary School

Should you attend Sierra Vista Elementary School or Alvarado Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Sierra Vista Elementary School
10220 Paseo Del Norte Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Alvarado Elementary School
1100 Solar Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Sierra Vista Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

Alvarado Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 428 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sierra Vista Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 274 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Alvarado Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
428 students
274 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sierra Vista Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Alvarado Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sierra Vista Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Alvarado Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sierra Vista Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Alvarado Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sierra Vista Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Albuquerque School District and the state of New Mexico, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Alvarado Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Albuquerque School District and the state of New Mexico, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#231 out of 796 schools in NM
(Top 30%)
#128 out of 796 schools in NM
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sierra Vista Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Alvarado Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
31%
(Top 30% in NM)
40-44%
(Top 20% in NM)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sierra Vista Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Albuquerque School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alvarado Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Albuquerque School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
39%
(Top 50% in NM)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 30% in NM)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sierra Vista Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Albuquerque School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alvarado Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Albuquerque School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in NM)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-69%
(Top 10% in NM)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Sierra Vista Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Alvarado Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
36
20
Kindergarten Students
53
28
Grade 1 Students
59
41
Grade 2 Students
78
51
Grade 3 Students
64
35
Grade 4 Students
74
49
Grade 5 Students
64
50

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sierra Vista Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Albuquerque School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Alvarado Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Albuquerque School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sierra Vista Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Albuquerque School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Alvarado Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Albuquerque School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Hispanic
67%
73%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sierra Vista Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Albuquerque School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Alvarado Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Albuquerque School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sierra Vista Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Albuquerque School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Alvarado Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Albuquerque School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
21%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sierra Vista Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Albuquerque School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Alvarado Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Albuquerque School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sierra Vista Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Albuquerque School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Alvarado Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Albuquerque School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.51
0.43
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sierra Vista Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Albuquerque School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Alvarado Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Albuquerque School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
92%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sierra Vista Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Albuquerque School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Alvarado Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Albuquerque School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sierra Vista Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Albuquerque School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Alvarado Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Albuquerque School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
 
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