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#179 of 864 schools in NM

Top 21% in state

Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science Academy

High School · Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science Academy · Albuquerque, NM

A charter high school in Albuquerque, NM where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

4100 AEROSPACE PKWY BW, Albuquerque, NM 87121

  • Math 27% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2022)
  • 74.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change+0.53 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2022
TrendStable
Academics7.3Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
College Readiness8.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate74.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.1:1
District spending per student$10,788
Chronic Absenteeism20.9%

Students at Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science Academy score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.

Math Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 14 points across the 11-year record (2012–2022) and has held near 40% recently.

Show all 11 years
2012
Math
45%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
23%
ELA
44%
2015
Math
21%
ELA
36%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
22%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)

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

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

19.6%

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 Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 32Somewhat 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

$59,184

Median home value

$192,500

Median rent

$1,277/mo

College educated

13%

Homeownership

76.4%

Poverty rate

21.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87121; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses5of 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
Volcano Vista HighEnrollment path unverified7.09–124.5 mi2,177Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science Academy

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$10,788NCES 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.

Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science Academy is listed in SW AERONAUTICS MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science Academy

Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science Academy is a public high school in Albuquerque, NM, part of Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science Academy, serving approximately 306 students in grades 6th-12th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #179 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science Academy

What grades does Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science Academy serve?

Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science Academy?

Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science Academy has an enrollment of approximately 306 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science Academy is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science Academy rank in NM?

Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science Academy ranks #179 of 864 schools in NM.

What is Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science Academy has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).

Is Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science Academy a charter school?

Yes, Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science Academy a Title I school?

No, Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science Academy?

19.6% of students at Sw Aeronautics Mathematics and Science 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
306
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Bernalillo County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.9%
4-Year Graduation
74.5%
Area population (ZIP 87121)
76,135
Area average commute
25.8 min
Area median age
31.2
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 87121; 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, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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