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South Valley Prep vs. Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science

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School Overview

School
South Valley Prep
2551 Karsten Ct Se
Albuquerque, NM 87102
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science
933 Bradbury Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
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10/
10
Top 1%
Top Rankings
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Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 141 students in grades 6-8, South Valley Prep ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 310 students in grades 6-12, Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-12
Total Students
141 students
310 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South Valley Prep over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South Valley Prep.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science.
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
19 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South Valley Prep over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South Valley Prep with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the South Valley Preparatory School District and the state of New Mexico, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science School District and the state of New Mexico, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#608 out of 796 schools in NM
(Bottom 50%)
#1 out of 796 schools in NM
(Top 1%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of South Valley Prep, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in NM)
90%
(Top 1% in NM)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Valley Prep who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the South Valley Preparatory School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in NM)(21-22 School Year Data)
90%
(Top 1% in NM)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Valley Prep who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the South Valley Preparatory School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in NM)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥95%
(Top 1% in NM)(21-22 School Year Data)
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≥90%
(Top 5% in NM)(20-21 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science with the average graduation rate observed in the Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of South Valley Prep by grade.
This chart displays the students of Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science by grade.
Grade 6 Students
39
49
Grade 7 Students
53
60
Grade 8 Students
49
56
Grade 9 Students
-
35
Grade 10 Students
-
36
Grade 11 Students
-
39
Grade 12 Students
-
35

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at South Valley Prep, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the South Valley Preparatory School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
1%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South Valley Prep, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the South Valley Preparatory School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
94%
47%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South Valley Prep, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the South Valley Preparatory School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
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1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
3%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South Valley Prep, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the South Valley Preparatory School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
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2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South Valley Prep, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the South Valley Preparatory School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.12
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of South Valley Prep, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the South Valley Preparatory School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South Valley Prep, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the South Valley Preparatory School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
(19-20 School Year Data)
15%
(19-20 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South Valley Prep, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the South Valley Preparatory School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
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