South Valley Academy

3426 Blake Road Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 606 students in grades 6-12, South Valley Academy 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 13% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 606 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 86% (Top 20% in NM)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

South Valley Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

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Attribute

School Overview

South Valley Academy's student population of 606 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
606 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

South Valley Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Valley Academy is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NM)
#607 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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13%
24%
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24%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Valley Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
12%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
98%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in South Valley Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
2%
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White
1%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico.
0.04
This chart displays the diversity score of South Valley Academy and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(20-21)
86%
66%
This chart displays graduation rate of South Valley Academy and public school graduation rate of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
12%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Valley Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Valley Academy's ranking?
South Valley Academy is ranked #607 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are South Valley Academy often compared to?
South Valley Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Explore Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Valley Academy?
The graduation rate of South Valley Academy is 86%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend South Valley Academy?
606 students attend South Valley Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of South Valley Academy students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Valley Academy?
South Valley Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Valley Academy offer ?
South Valley Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is South Valley Academy part of?
South Valley Academy is part of Albuquerque School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 606 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 86% (Top 20%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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