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 proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-8
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 20% in NM)
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (22-23)
1 student
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
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%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
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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