Southwest Secondary Learning Center
Tel:
(505) 296-7677
Southwest Secondary Learning Center serves 254 students in grades 8-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (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 51% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 30%) for the 2016-17 school year.
Southwest Secondary Learning Center placed in the top 20% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Southwest Secondary Learning Center places among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Southwest Secondary Learning Center's student population of 254 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 8-12 |
| Total Students | 254 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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School Comparison
Southwest Secondary 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 Secondary Learning Center is 0.60, 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 | #128 out of 717 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 22% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 51% | 30% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 12% |
| Asian | 2% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 45% | 60% |
| Black | 4% | 2% |
| White | 45% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.58 |
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Graduation Rate | 65-69% | 74% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 30% | 71% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Southwest Secondary Learning Center School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NM Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Southwest Secondary Learning Center is Sw Aeronautics Mathematics And Science Academy (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Southwest Preparatory Learning Center (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Albuquerque Southwest Preparatory Learning Center Charter School
Grades: 4-8 | 191 students
0.0 miles
10301 Candelaria Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 296-7677 0.0 4-8 191 - 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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