Vision Quest Alternative Middle School (Ranked Top 10%)

Q: What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).

Q: How many students attend Vision Quest Alternative Middle School?

1 students attend Vision Quest Alternative Middle School.

Q: What is the racial composition of the student body?

100% of Vision Quest Alternative Middle School students are Hispanic.

Q: What grades does Vision Quest Alternative Middle School offer ?

Vision Quest Alternative Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).

Q: What school district is Vision Quest Alternative Middle School part of?

Vision Quest Alternative Middle School is part of Albuquerque School District.

Q: 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.

5401 Glenrio Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87105

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Tel: (505) 352-0343

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Vision Quest Alternative Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).

The percentage of students achieving is <50% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving is <50% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 6-8
: <50%
: <50% (Top 20% in NM)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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Vision Quest Alternative Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

Category

Attribute

Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Percent Eligible For Free Lunch

Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

Community Size

Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)

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The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)

Total Students (22-23)

1 student

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2004-2023)
Year	Vision Quest Alternative Middle School
2023	1
2022	4
2020	5
2019	5
2018	3
2017	3
2016	11
2015	9
2014	10
2013	7
2012	14
2011	26
2010	22
2009	19
2008	22
2007	61
2006	35
2005	11
2004	33

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Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2004-2023)
Year	Vision Quest Alternative Middle School
2023	4
2022	5
2020	6
2019	6
2018	6
2017	6
2016	6
2015	6
2014	6
2013	6
2012	6
2011	6
2010	6
2009	6
2008	5
2007	5
2006	6
2005	3
2004	4

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Year Founded

1905

School Calendar

Last Day of School

Mon. May 25, 2026

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This School

State Level (NM)

(21-22)

<50%

24%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Vision Quest Alternative Middle School	New Mexico	Albuquerque School District
2022	50%	24%	25%
2019	20%	21%	21%
2018	20%	22%
2017	50%	21%	20%
2016	50%	21%	21%
2015	20%	18%	19%
2014	30%	41%	41%
2013	20%	42%	42%
2012	54%	43%	44%
2011	20%	42%	44%

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<50%

34%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Vision Quest Alternative Middle School	New Mexico	Albuquerque School District
2022	50%	34%	36%
2019	20%	33%	30%
2017	50%	30%	27%
2016	50%	28%	28%
2015	20%	27%	29%
2014	30%	49%	50%
2013	30%	51%	52%
2012	44%	51%	51%
2011	20%	50%	51%

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Student-Teacher Ratio

n/a

13:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2003-2022)
Year	Vision Quest Alternative Middle School	New Mexico	Albuquerque School District
2022	1:1	14:1	14:1
2020	1:1	15:1	15:1
2019	1:1	15:1	15:1
2018	1:1	16:1	16:1
2017	1:1	15:1	16:1
2016	2:1	15:1	16:1
2015	2:1	15:1	16:1
2014	2:1	15:1	16:1
2013	1:1	15:1	16:1
2012	2:1	15:1	16:1
2011	4:1	15:1	15:1
2010	4:1	15:1	15:1
2009	3:1	14:1	15:1
2008	4:1	14:1	15:1
2007	12:1	15:1	16:1
2006	6:1	14:1	15:1
2005	4:1	15:1	15:1
2004	8:1	15:1	15:1
2003	13:1	15:1	15:1

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American Indian

n/a

12%

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2016)
Year	Vision Quest Alternative Middle School	New Mexico	Albuquerque School District
2016	9%	10%	5%
2015	11%	10%	6%
2008	9%	11%	5%
2007	5%	11%	5%
2006	6%	14%	5%
2004	6%	14%	5%
2003	8%	15%	5%

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Asian

n/a

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2015)
Year	Vision Quest Alternative Middle School	New Mexico	Albuquerque School District
2015	11%	1%	2%
2009	5%	1%	2%
2006	3%	1%	2%
2003	2%	1%	2%

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Hispanic

100%

62%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2004-2023)
Year	Vision Quest Alternative Middle School	New Mexico	Albuquerque School District
2023	100%	62%	66%
2022	100%	62%	66%
2020	80%	60%	66%
2019	80%	60%	66%
2018	67%	60%	67%
2017	67%	60%	67%
2016	73%	61%	67%
2015	56%	61%	65%
2014	80%	61%	67%
2013	86%	60%	66%
2012	93%	59%	66%
2011	92%	58%	66%
2010	86%	58%	64%
2009	79%	55%	57%
2008	64%	56%	57%
2007	70%	55%	56%
2006	74%	53%	55%
2005	82%	53%	54%
2004	61%	51%	53%

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Black

n/a

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2018)
Year	Vision Quest Alternative Middle School	New Mexico	Albuquerque School District
2018	33%	2%	2%
2017	33%	2%	2%
2016	18%	2%	2%
2010	9%	2%	2%
2009	5%	3%	4%
2008	9%	3%	4%
2007	5%	3%	4%
2006	9%	2%	4%
2004	9%	2%	4%
2003	8%	2%	4%

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White

n/a

21%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2004-2020)
Year	Vision Quest Alternative Middle School	New Mexico	Albuquerque School District
2020	20%	23%	21%
2019	20%	23%	21%
2015	22%	24%	22%
2014	20%	25%	21%
2013	14%	25%	22%
2011	8%	25%	23%
2010	5%	25%	24%
2009	11%	28%	31%
2008	18%	29%	32%
2007	20%	30%	33%
2006	8%	30%	34%
2005	18%	32%	35%
2004	24%	32%	36%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

0.56

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2004-2020)
Year	Vision Quest Alternative Middle School	New Mexico	Albuquerque School District
2020	0.32	0.58	0.52
2019	0.32	0.58	0.52
2018	0.45	0.58	0.51
2017	0.45	0.58	0.51
2016	0.43	0.57	0.51
2015	0.62	0.57	0.51
2014	0.32	0.56	0.51
2013	0.24	0.57	0.51
2012	0.13	0.58	0.52
2011	0.15	0.59	0.52
2010	0.25	0.59	0.53
2009	0.36	0.61	0.58
2008	0.55	0.60	0.58
2007	0.47	0.60	0.58
2006	0.45	0.62	0.59
2005	0.30	0.61	0.59
2004	0.56	0.62	0.59

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

100%

75%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	Vision Quest Alternative Middle School	New Mexico	Albuquerque School District
2023	100%	75%	66%
2022	100%	74%	67%
2020	100%	70%	64%
2019	100%	70%	64%
2016	100%	67%	63%
2015	100%	57%	53%
2014	70%	61%	60%
2013	57%	62%	60%
2012	79%	62%	59%
2011	88%	62%	57%
2010	86%	57%	53%
2009	84%	56%	46%
2008	59%	54%	47%
2007	49%	54%	46%
2006	11%	47%	33%

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Eligible for (07-08)

18%

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2006-2008)
Year	Vision Quest Alternative Middle School	New Mexico	Albuquerque School District
2008	18%	7%	6%
2007	5%	6%	6%
2006	6%	8%	7%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Albuquerque School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).

How many students attend Vision Quest Alternative Middle School?

1 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 grades does Vision Quest Alternative Middle School offer ?

Vision Quest Alternative Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Vision Quest Alternative Middle School part of?

Vision Quest Alternative Middle School is part of Albuquerque 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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