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#252 of 864 schools in NM

Top 29% in state

School of Dreams Academy

School · School of Dreams Academy · Los Lunas, NM

A charter school in Los Lunas, NM serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Charter

906 JUAN PEREA RD, Los Lunas, NM 87031

  • Math 18% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 28% proficient (2022)
  • 64.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.65 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics6.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency18% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency28% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency23% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
College Readiness7.6Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate64.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.4Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
District spending per student$15,193
Chronic Absenteeism51.9%

Students at School of Dreams Academy score 23% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.

Math Proficiency18%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency28%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 17 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 23% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
22%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
26%
ELA
44%
2014
Math
9%
ELA
26%
2015
Math
13%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
14%
2018
Math
16%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
16%
ELA
39%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
18%
ELA
28%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where School of Dreams 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 37Car-Dependent
  • City Safety: High3,506/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Los Lunas), 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

$61,947

Median home value

$206,600

Median rent

$1,083/mo

College educated

21.4%

Homeownership

81%

Poverty rate

18.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87031; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Los Lunas Family SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.5K–122.9 mi70Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

School of Dreams Academy

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$15,193NCES 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.

School of Dreams Academy is listed in SCHOOL OF DREAMS ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About School of Dreams Academy

School of Dreams Academy is a public school in Los Lunas, NM, part of School of Dreams Academy, serving approximately 555 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #252 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about School of Dreams Academy

What grades does School of Dreams Academy serve?

School of Dreams Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend School of Dreams Academy?

School of Dreams Academy has an enrollment of approximately 555 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at School of Dreams Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at School of Dreams Academy is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does School of Dreams Academy rank in NM?

School of Dreams Academy ranks #252 of 864 schools in NM.

What is School of Dreams Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

School of Dreams Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 School of Dreams Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, School of Dreams Academy has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is School of Dreams Academy a charter school?

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

Is School of Dreams Academy a Title I school?

No, School of Dreams Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for School of Dreams Academy?

100.5% of students at School of Dreams 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
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
555
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Valencia County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
51.9%
4-Year Graduation
64.5%
Area population (ZIP 87031)
46,211
Area average commute
29.8 min
Area median age
36.5
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 87031; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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