Edgewood’s public schools score below 59% of New Mexico districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the two public school districts serving Edgewood, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New Mexico, not nationally.
From New Mexico state tests taken in spring 2022, when 92% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Edgewood’s schools, in brief
Above the state on tests
Reading proficiency is 36% and math 25% across both districts in spring 2022, against 34% and 24% statewide; 69% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 76%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
Moriarty Municipal Schools spends $17,059 per student and Albuquerque $17,449, against $17,681 across New Mexico (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
Estancia Valley Classical Academy is in town. Pecos Cyber Academy, an online school, is based here too; it isn’t counted as a local school. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Edgewood’s grade
C+: better than 41% of New Mexico school districts, #41 of 73 New Mexico towns. Test scores are above the New Mexico average; graduation is below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Edgewood, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Edgewood
Edgewood Middle
Grades 6–8 · 281 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Moriarty
7th grade in Edgewood
Edgewood Middle
Grades 6–8 · 281 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Moriarty
8th grade in Edgewood
Edgewood Middle
Grades 6–8 · 281 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Moriarty
Edgewood runs its own schools through grade 12 (Moriarty Municipal Schools). From grade PK, students attend the Albuquerque Public Schools, shared with Albuquerque, Corrales, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque and Tijeras. Its elementary school is in Albuquerque. Parts of Edgewood (4% of its land) are served by Bernalillo instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Edgewood
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Above the state in reading
Edgewood vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New Mexico towns that share Edgewood’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Edgewood | C+ | Moriarty Municipal Schools PK–12 · Albuquerque PK–12 |
Every school in Edgewood
111 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New Mexico’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Edgewood’s schools
Are Edgewood’s schools good?
On New Mexico’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Edgewood children attend score below 59% of New Mexico’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #41 of 73 New Mexico towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 45%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Edgewood in?
Two districts: Moriarty Municipal Schools runs grades PK–12, and Albuquerque Public Schools runs grades PK–12, shared with Albuquerque, Corrales, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque and Tijeras.
Where do Edgewood kids go to high school?
One of 17 high schools, depending on your address: Volcano Vista High, Atrisco Heritage Academy HS, La Cueva High, Sandia High, Eldorado High, Albuquerque High, West Mesa High, Cibola High, Rio Grande High, Manzano High, Highland High, Del Norte High, Valley High, Moriarty High, College and Career High School, Early College Academy and Nex Gen Academy.
What is Edgewood’s graduation rate?
69% of the class of 2023 in Albuquerque Public Schools graduated in four years, against 76% across New Mexico.
How much does Edgewood spend per student?
$17,059 in Moriarty Municipal Schools and $17,449 in Albuquerque Public Schools (FY2024), against $17,681 across New Mexico. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Edgewood families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Edgewood → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New Mexico. Stars are from neighbors.