Southwest Preparatory Learning Center School District

10301 Candelaria Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
8/
10
Top 30%
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 157 students in Southwest Preparatory Learning Center School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public School in Southwest Preparatory Learning Center School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
1 School
926 Schools
# Students
157 Students
318,116 Students
# Teachers
8 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Southwest Preparatory Learning Center School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 143 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (NM)
#31 out of 144 school districts
(Top 30%)
(22-23)
32%
24%
45-49%
34%
45-49%
33%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.56
% American Indian
7%
12%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
62%
% Black
4%
2%
% White
79%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,771 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,726 is less than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NM)
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,771
$14,756
Spending / Student
$12,726
$14,121

Best Southwest Preparatory Learning Center School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southwest Preparatory Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10301 Candelaria Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677
Grades: 4-8
| 157 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Southwest Preparatory Learning Center School District?
Southwest Preparatory Learning Center School District manages 1 public schools serving 157 students.
What is the rank of Southwest Preparatory Learning Center School District?
Southwest Preparatory Learning Center School District is ranked #33 out of 143 school districts in New Mexico (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Southwest Preparatory Learning Center School District?
79% of Southwest Preparatory Learning Center School District students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southwest Preparatory Learning Center School District?
Southwest Preparatory Learning Center School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Southwest Preparatory Learning Center School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,726 is less than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 04-08
  • Enrollment: 157 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 30% in NM
  • : 32% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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