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#408 of 864 schools in NM

Top 47% in state

Abq Sign Language Academy

School · Abq Sign Language Academy · Albuquerque, NM

A charter school in Albuquerque, NM where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

620 LOMAS BLVD NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

  • Math 8% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2022)
  • 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-0.38 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2022
TrendStable
Academics5.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
College Readiness2.7Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.7:1
District spending per student$42,488
Chronic Absenteeism32.9%

Students at Abq Sign Language Academy score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.

Math Proficiency8%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 17% across the 13-year record (2010–2022).

Show all 11 years
2010
Math
10%
ELA
25%
2011
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2012
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2013
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
17%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)

Based on 21 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Abq Sign Language Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 86Very Walkable
  • Transit 50Good Transit
  • Bike 84Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,820/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Albuquerque), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$37,276

Median home value

$174,400

Median rent

$868/mo

College educated

33.9%

Homeownership

35.5%

Poverty rate

28.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87102; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

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Pathways AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–121.6 mi17Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Abq Sign Language Academy

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$42,488NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Abq Sign Language Academy is listed in ABQ SIGN LANGUAGE ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Abq Sign Language Academy

Abq Sign Language Academy is a public school in Albuquerque, NM, part of Abq Sign Language Academy, serving approximately 146 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #408 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Abq Sign Language Academy

What grades does Abq Sign Language Academy serve?

Abq Sign Language Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Abq Sign Language Academy?

Abq Sign Language Academy has an enrollment of approximately 146 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Abq Sign Language Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Abq Sign Language Academy is 7.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Abq Sign Language Academy rank in NM?

Abq Sign Language Academy ranks #408 of 864 schools in NM.

What is Abq Sign Language Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Abq Sign Language Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Abq Sign Language Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Abq Sign Language Academy has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Is Abq Sign Language Academy a charter school?

Yes, Abq Sign Language Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Abq Sign Language Academy a Title I school?

No, Abq Sign Language Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Abq Sign Language Academy?

100.0% of students at Abq Sign Language Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
146
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bernalillo County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.9%
Area population (ZIP 87102)
20,258
Area average commute
20.3 min
Area median age
36
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 87102; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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