Abq Sign Language Academy

620 Lomas Blvd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87102
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 113 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Abq Sign Language Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 113 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : 15-19%
  • : 20-24%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Abq Sign Language Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

School Overview

Abq Sign Language Academy's student population of 113 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
113 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Abq Sign Language Academy is 0.57, which is more 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NM)
(18-19)
15-19%
21%
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(18-19)
20-24%
33%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
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American Indian
5%
12%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
59%
62%
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Black
4%
2%
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White
29%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
2%
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0.57
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
74%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Abq Sign Language Academy?
113 students attend Abq Sign Language Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Abq Sign Language Academy students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Abq Sign Language Academy?
Abq Sign Language Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Abq Sign Language Academy offer ?
Abq Sign Language Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Abq Sign Language Academy part of?
Abq Sign Language Academy is part of ABQ Sign Language Academy School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 113 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : 15-19%
  • : 20-24%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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