10301 Candelaria Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
Rating
:
8/
10
Top 30%
Tel: (505) 296-7677
Serving 160 students in grades 4-8,Southwest Preparatory Learning Center ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 160 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in NMMath Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 30%)Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southwest Preparatory Learning Center's student population of 160 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Charter School
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
160 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Southwest Preparatory Learning Center ranks within the top 30% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwest Preparatory Learning Center is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School
State Level (NM)
Overall Testing Rank
#183 out of 810 schools
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
6%
12%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
5%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
79%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Diversity Score
0.37
0.56
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Southwest Preparatory Learning Center School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southwest Preparatory Learning Center's ranking?
Southwest Preparatory Learning Center is ranked #183 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Southwest Preparatory Learning Center often compared to?
Southwest Preparatory Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Cottonwood Classical Prep, Abq School Of Excellence, Corrales International by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Southwest Preparatory Learning Center?
160 students attend Southwest Preparatory Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Southwest Preparatory Learning Center students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwest Preparatory Learning Center?
Southwest Preparatory Learning Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southwest Preparatory Learning Center offer ?
Southwest Preparatory Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Southwest Preparatory Learning Center part of?
Southwest Preparatory Learning Center is part of Southwest Preparatory Learning Center School District.
In what neighborhood is Southwest Preparatory Learning Center located?
Southwest Preparatory Learning Center is located in the Mesa Airriba neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM. There are 1 other public schools located in Mesa Airriba.
Nearby Public Schools
Popular comparisons: Southwest Preparatory Learning Center vs. Cottonwood Classical Prep, Southwest Preparatory Learning Center vs. Abq School Of Excellence, Southwest Preparatory Learning Center vs. Corrales International
The nearest high school to Southwest Preparatory Learning Center is Southwest Secondary Learning Center (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Sw Aeronautics Mathematics And Science Academy (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Southwest Secondary Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Grades: 9-12 | 145 students - miles 10301 Candelaria Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
-
9-12
145
Sw Aeronautics Mathematics And Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Grades: 6-12 | 259 students - miles 4100 Aerospace Pkwy Bw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 296-7677
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6-12
259
Matheson Park Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: PK-5 | 196 students 0.4 miles 10809 Lexington Ave Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 299-5087
0.4
PK-5
196
Continuation School
Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 1 students 0.5 miles 5100 2nd St Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 468-7284
0.5
PK-12
1
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Grades: K-5 | 294 students 0.5 miles 10121 Comanche Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 299-1937
0.5
K-5
294
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Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 160 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 30%)Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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