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Southwest Preparatory Learning Center vs. Jackson Middle School

Should you attend Southwest Preparatory Learning Center or Jackson Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Southwest Preparatory Learning Center
10301 Candelaria Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Jackson Middle School
10600 Indian School Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
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Jackson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 157 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 20:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 371 students in grades 6-8, Jackson Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
4-8
6-8
Total Students
157 students
371 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Southwest Preparatory Learning Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Jackson Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
57% | 43%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Southwest Preparatory Learning Center.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jackson Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Southwest Preparatory Learning Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Jackson Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Preparatory Learning Center with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Southwest Preparatory Learning Center School District and the state of New Mexico, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Albuquerque School District and the state of New Mexico, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#183 out of 810 schools in NM
(Top 30%)
#399 out of 810 schools in NM
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Southwest Preparatory Learning Center, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Jackson Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Top 30% in NM)(22-23 School Year Data)
18%
(Bottom 50% in NM)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southwest Preparatory Learning Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Southwest Preparatory Learning Center School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jackson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Albuquerque School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 30% in NM)
32%
(Top 50% in NM)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southwest Preparatory Learning Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Southwest Preparatory Learning Center School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jackson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Albuquerque School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 30% in NM)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in NM)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Southwest Preparatory Learning Center by grade.
This chart displays the students of Jackson Middle School by grade.
Grade 4 Students
9
-
Grade 5 Students
25
-
Grade 6 Students
45
128
Grade 7 Students
34
121
Grade 8 Students
44
122

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
7%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Southwest Preparatory Learning Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Southwest Preparatory Learning Center School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Jackson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Albuquerque School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Southwest Preparatory Learning Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Southwest Preparatory Learning Center School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Jackson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Albuquerque School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
53%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Southwest Preparatory Learning Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Southwest Preparatory Learning Center School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Jackson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Albuquerque School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Southwest Preparatory Learning Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Southwest Preparatory Learning Center School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Jackson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Albuquerque School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
79%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Southwest Preparatory Learning Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Southwest Preparatory Learning Center School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Jackson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Albuquerque School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Southwest Preparatory Learning Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Southwest Preparatory Learning Center School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Jackson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Albuquerque School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.37
0.64
This chart showcases the diversity score of Southwest Preparatory Learning Center, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Southwest Preparatory Learning Center School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Jackson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Albuquerque School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
93%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Southwest Preparatory Learning Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Southwest Preparatory Learning Center School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Jackson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Albuquerque School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(21-22 School Year Data)
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Southwest Preparatory Learning Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Southwest Preparatory Learning Center School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Jackson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Albuquerque School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
 
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