Southwest Preparatory Learning Center
Tel:
(505) 296-7677
Southwest Preparatory Learning Center serves 191 students in grades 4-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 22%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 30%) for the 2016-17 school year.
Southwest Preparatory Learning Center placed in the top 20% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Southwest Preparatory Learning Center places among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Southwest Preparatory Learning Center's student population of 191 students has grown by 85% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 80% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 4-8 |
| Total Students | 191 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers |
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School Comparison
Southwest Preparatory Learning Center is ranked within the top 20% of all 717 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Southwest Preparatory Learning Center is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NM) |
Overall Testing Rank | #122 out of 717 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 22% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 35-39% | 30% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 12% |
| Asian | 3% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 49% | 60% |
| Black | 4% | 2% |
| White | 42% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 35% | 71% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Southwest Preparatory Learning Center School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NM Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Southwest Preparatory Learning Center is Southwest Secondary Learning Center (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Matheson Park Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Albuquerque Southwest Secondary Learning Center Charter School
Grades: 8-12 | 254 students
0.0 miles
10301 Candelaria Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677 0.0 8-12 254 - Albuquerque Sw Aeronautics Mathematics And Science Academy Charter School
Grades: 7-12 | 267 students
0.0 miles
4100 Aerospace Pkwy Bw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 296-7677 0.0 7-12 267 - Albuquerque Matheson Park Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 261 students
0.4 miles
10809 Lexington Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 880-3744 0.4 K-5 261 - Albuquerque Continuation School Alternative School
Grades: PK-12 | 9 students
0.5 miles
2611 Eubank Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 880-3744 0.5 PK-12 9 - Albuquerque Mitchell Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 396 students
0.5 miles
10121 Comanche Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 880-3744 0.5 K-5 396
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