New Mexico International School
- Public, Charter
- ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Charter School
New Mexico International School
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- Public, Charter
- K-8
- ALBUQUERQUE, NM
- Rating 3.08 out of 5 12 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A minus
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Teachersgrade A+
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New Mexico International School Rankings
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Academics
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Home Listings
- Cost of Livinggrade C+
- Good for Familiesgrade A minus
- Housinggrade B
Median Household Income
$71,406
National
$69,021Median Rent
$1,133
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$243,121
National
$244,900Students
Diversity
grade A minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
402
Free or Reduced Lunch
15%
50%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 4 responses50%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 4 responses0%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 4 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
No data available
Teachers in First/Second Year
2.8%
75%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 4 responses75%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 4 responses75%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 4 responsesSimilar Schools
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New Mexico International School Reviews
Rating 3.08 out of 5 12 reviews
We have been very happy with NMIS. We've had excellent teachers and our child really enjoys school. The language immersion and IB programs are wonderful. I think the IB projects are great learning experiences. I also really appreciate the art and music classes. The past year has been rough with covid and online learning, but NMIS teachers and staff have worked so hard to make the best of the circumstances. We are so happy to be back to full time in-person school now!
The best aspect of this school for us is the Spanish immersion. Our children are understanding Spanish very well and learning to speak well. We also appreciate the high parental involvement; there are many families who put in countless hours/funds to help the school improve. If you're considering this school, expect to be regularly asked for help by volunteering and there's an annual fund-raiser. We've enjoyed taking an active role in our children's school.
One challenge for the school is hiring teachers who are skilled in multiple arenas due to the immersion and IB facets. So (like every school) some teachers are better than others (some are truly exceptional), and there should probably be a bit more focus on effective classroom behavior management.
And like most charter schools it doesn't have the resources of a regular public school like a PE teacher and counselor. We love that the kids have music and art twice a week and other enrichment classes like coding, aikido, and yoga.
One challenge for the school is hiring teachers who are skilled in multiple arenas due to the immersion and IB facets. So (like every school) some teachers are better than others (some are truly exceptional), and there should probably be a bit more focus on effective classroom behavior management.
And like most charter schools it doesn't have the resources of a regular public school like a PE teacher and counselor. We love that the kids have music and art twice a week and other enrichment classes like coding, aikido, and yoga.
Long time member of the NMIS community. In the last 3 years this institution has declined rapidly. Kids are routinely getting hurt on playground as it is a 30 year old parking lot with temporary fencing around it. Rocks stick up out of the old pavement so torn skin is a daily happening. There have been many injuries including stitches and broken bones because of it.
Administration strong arms you into contributing to it's fundraising efforts and chastises those families/classes that don't raise the most. In addition, the school is now putting pressure on families to post positive reviews on the web on their behalf. Administration asks every week to leave positive reviews so beware of what you read.
Administration strong arms you into contributing to it's fundraising efforts and chastises those families/classes that don't raise the most. In addition, the school is now putting pressure on families to post positive reviews on the web on their behalf. Administration asks every week to leave positive reviews so beware of what you read.