Unm Mimbres School serves 23 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Unm Mimbres School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Unm Mimbres School's student population of 23 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
23 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
1952
Colors
UNM colors: Cherry and Silver
School Rankings
The diversity score of Unm Mimbres School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
13:1
American Indian
13%
11%
Hispanic
52%
63%
Black
4%
2%
White
18%
19%
Two or more races
13%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
85%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Unm Mimbres School?
23 students attend Unm Mimbres School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Unm Mimbres School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 13% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Unm Mimbres School?
Unm Mimbres School has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Unm Mimbres School offer ?
Unm Mimbres School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Unm Mimbres School part of?
Unm Mimbres School is part of Unm Mimbres School District.
In what neighborhood is Unm Mimbres School located?
Unm Mimbres School is located in the North Campus neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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