Below Average
#778 of 864 schools in NM
Southwest Preparatory Learning Center
Middle School · Southwest Preparatory Learning Center · Albuquerque, NM
A charter middle school in Albuquerque, NM where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
10301 CANDELARIA RD NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southwest Preparatory Learning Center score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 13-year record (2010–2022) and has held near 40% recently.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Southwest Preparatory Learning Center 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
- 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
$69,610
Median home value
$254,400
Median rent
$1,056/mo
College educated
37.5%
Homeownership
62.5%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87112; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eldorado HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,608 | Compare → |
| Jackson MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 371 | Compare → |
| Madison MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 565 | Compare → |
| Hoover MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 380 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Southwest Preparatory Learning Center
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,007NCES 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.
Southwest Preparatory Learning Center is listed in SOUTHWEST PREPARATORY LEARNING CENTER; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southwest Preparatory Learning Center
Southwest Preparatory Learning Center is a public middle school in Albuquerque, NM, part of Southwest Preparatory Learning Center, serving approximately 157 students in grades 4th-8th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #778 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southwest Preparatory Learning Center
What grades does Southwest Preparatory Learning Center serve?
Southwest Preparatory Learning Center serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Southwest Preparatory Learning Center?
Southwest Preparatory Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 157 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Preparatory Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest Preparatory Learning Center is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southwest Preparatory Learning Center rank in NM?
Southwest Preparatory Learning Center ranks #778 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Southwest Preparatory Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Southwest Preparatory Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Southwest Preparatory Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southwest Preparatory Learning Center has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Southwest Preparatory Learning Center a charter school?
Yes, Southwest Preparatory Learning Center is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Southwest Preparatory Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Southwest Preparatory Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southwest Preparatory Learning Center?
23.6% of students at Southwest Preparatory Learning Center 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
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 157
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bernalillo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.0%
- Phone
- (505) 296-7677
- Area population (ZIP 87112)
- 42,523
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
Official sources & links
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 87112; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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