Serving 160 students in grades 4-8, Southwest Preparatory Learning Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
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%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29%
- 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
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
160 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
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
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Southwest Preparatory Learning Center often compared to?
Southwest Preparatory Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Cottonwood Classical Prep, Corrales International, Abq School Of Excellence by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% 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.
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