The top reported proficiency rate is 82% in English language arts. The lowest is 73% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Double Eagle Elementary
Double Eagle Elementary sits in Albuquerque's northeast quadrant, part of Albuquerque Public Schools, publicly reported as one of the largest districts in the country. The school serves pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, though its current enrollment shows no pre-kindergarten students, so in practice it operates as a kindergarten-through-fifth-grade campus. The surrounding neighborhood is one of the more affluent pockets of the city. Home values here run well above both state and national benchmarks, and the rent burden for families is moderate relative to local incomes. This is a car-oriented part of a sprawling city; Albuquerque's walkable nodes, such as Old Town, Downtown, and the Nob Hill corridor near the University of New Mexico, are concentrated elsewhere.
The academic results at Double Eagle are strong in all three subjects tested. On the most recent state assessments, proficiency rates in English language arts, math, and science all sit at levels that would be considered high for New Mexico. English language arts is the standout, with the largest share of tested students meeting or exceeding proficiency. Math and science follow closely behind. A parent looking at these results can feel confident that the school is delivering solid core instruction. Only one year of assessment data is available, though, so there is no trend to observe and no way to tell whether these numbers represent steady performance or a recent jump.
The student body is moderate in size for an elementary school. A relatively small share of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, which aligns with the affluence of the surrounding area and is lower than what many Albuquerque schools see. The racial and ethnic mix leans white, with a sizable Hispanic population and smaller groups of Asian, multiracial, and Black students. Data on students with individualized education programs and English learners was not reported, so those population sizes are not something a reader can assess from the available information.
Albuquerque itself is a city of distinct quadrants and identities. The northeast, where Double Eagle is located, is characterized by residential neighborhoods on the heights above the Rio Grande valley. The city's major economic engines include Sandia National Laboratories, Kirtland Air Force Base, the University of New Mexico, Presbyterian Healthcare Services, and a growing film and media sector anchored by a Netflix production hub. The Rio Grande bosque, Petroglyph National Monument, and the Sandia Mountains frame the city's geography. Albuquerque's population has been roughly flat to slightly declining in recent years, with growth historically sprawling outward rather than densifying. The city government has promoted affordable housing initiatives, though the northeast heights where Double Eagle sits remains one of the pricier residential markets.
Several categories of information that parents often ask about were not available in the data provided. There is no Title I status reported, no discipline data, no staffing figures, no attendance rates, and no course or program offerings listed. Civil rights data was absent as well. A parent wanting to understand class sizes, teacher experience, special education services, or before- and after-school programs would need to contact the school directly. The district brief for Albuquerque Public Schools returned no parent-relevant policy or curriculum changes, so there is nothing recent to report on that front.
What the data does show is a school with strong academic outcomes in a well-resourced neighborhood, serving a student population that is economically more advantaged than the citywide norm. For a family drawn to the northeast heights and looking for a traditional public elementary with solid proficiency results, Double Eagle presents a clear picture of academic strength. The gaps in available information, particularly around student support services and staffing, are the kinds of things a visit or a call to the front office could fill in.
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