If you're a teacher — or considering a job in education — there's a ranking that has plotted the best places in the Albuquerque area to teach.
Niche, an online data collection site that gathers and analyzes public data sets from the Department of Education, U.S. census and FBI, has used their data to show the best school districts to teach at in Albuquerque.
Take a look at their ranking:
Best places to teach in Albuquerque
Rio Rancho Public Schools is considered the top public school district to teach at in the area. With 17,272 students in grades PK, K-12 and a student-teacher ratio of 20 to 1, these schools are highly rated. Their test scores indicate 37% of students are at least proficient in math and 45% in reading. Rio Rancho Public Schools are among the best districts for athletes in New Mexico and the most diverse. The average teacher salary is $61,312 and 9.9% of teachers are in their first or second year.
Albuquerque Public Schools is an above average school district with 79,805 students in grades PK, K-12. They have a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1 and their state test scores show 25% of students are at least proficient in math and 36% in reading. Albuquerque Public Schools is among the most diverse school districts in New Mexico and students/parents say it provides a well-rounded education and accepting environment. The average teacher salary is $60,708 and 12% of teachers are in their first or second year.
Mission Achievement & Success is a highly rated public school district in Albuquerque with 2,105 students in grades PK, K-12. They have a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1 and according to state test scores, 32% of students are at least proficient in math and 41% in reading. According to Niche, they are among the districts with the best teachers in New Mexico and reviews mention an awesome CEO with a great vision for their students and faculty. The average teacher salary is $35,077 and 17.9% of teachers are in their first or second year.
Los Lunas Public Schools is a district in Los Lunas with 8,234 students in grades PK, K-12 and a student-teacher ratio of 21 to 1. According to state test scores, 28% of students are at least proficient in math and 34% in reading. Niche ranks them as the 8th best school district for athletes in New Mexico and credits them with having high diversity and great teachers. The average teacher salary is $60,072 and 7.3% of teachers are in their first or second year.
Moriarty-Edgewood School District is a public school district located in Moriarty with 2,331 students in grades PK, K-12 and has a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1. State test scores show 25% of students are at least proficient in math and 42% in reading. They have high diversity and reviews mention that the school district is very close-knit and teachers are nice but are often lenient. The average teacher salary is $56,647 and 12.6% of teachers are in their first or second year.
Bernalillo Public Schools is a public school district in Bernalillo with 2,786 students in grades PK, K-12 and has a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. State test scores show 8% of students are at least proficient in math and 19% in reading. Reviews highlight their bilingual programs and helpful, welcoming staff. The average teacher salary is $57,361 and 7.5% of teachers are in their first or second year.
Belen Consolidated School District has 3,602 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 19 to 1. According to state test scores, 26% of students are at least proficient in math and 29% in reading. Niche ranks them among the best school districts for athletes in New Mexico and reviews emphasize this with highlights of the athletics and high school sports teams. The average teacher salary is $59,555 and 6.3% of teachers are in their first or second year.
Jemez Valley Public Schools is located in Jemez Pueblo and has just 359 students in grades PK, K-12. They have a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1 and according to state test scores, 5% of students are at least proficient in math and 17% in reading. They are known for having good diversity and extracurricular opportunities. The average teacher salary is $52,038 and 40.2% of teachers are in their first or second year.
