South Valley Preparatory School

2551 Karsten Court SE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
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Serving 154 students in grades 6-8, South Valley Preparatory School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 154 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 20-24%
  • : 40-44%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

School Overview

South Valley Preparatory School's student population of 154 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
154 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of South Valley Preparatory School is 0.10, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NM)
(18-19)
20-24%
21%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Valley Preparatory School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
40-44%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Valley Preparatory School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
12%
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Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
95%
62%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in South Valley Preparatory School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
n/a
2%
White
4%
21%
This chart display the percentage of White students in South Valley Preparatory School and the percentage of White public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
2%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in South Valley Preparatory School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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0.10
This chart display the diversity score of South Valley Preparatory School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
74%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Valley Preparatory School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
11%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Valley Preparatory School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.

Sports

Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Soccer, Track, Track and Field, Volley Ball
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • South Valley Preparatory School is a state-authorized charter middle school that opened its doors on August 19, 2010. The journey to open South Valley Preparatory School began in 2008. With seven years of experience developing a successful middle school academy program at a local APS elementary school in the South Valley, the original founders Ms. C. Montez, Mrs. C. Trujillo, Mr. R. Zachary, Mrs. C. Couvillion, and Mrs. Y. Jaramillo Barnwell set out to provide Albuquerque`s South Valley with a quality educational choice at the middle school level.

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are South Valley Preparatory School often compared to?
South Valley Preparatory Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend South Valley Preparatory School?
154 students attend South Valley Preparatory School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of South Valley Preparatory School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Valley Preparatory School?
South Valley Preparatory School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Valley Preparatory School offer ?
South Valley Preparatory School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is South Valley Preparatory School part of?
South Valley Preparatory School is part of South Valley Preparatory School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 154 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 20-24%
  • : 40-44%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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