For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 141 students in South Valley Preparatory School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public School in South Valley Preparatory School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
1 School
925 Schools
# Students
141 Students
318,116 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Valley Preparatory School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 140 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#127 out of 141 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.56
% American Indian
2%
12%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
94%
62%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
3%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,262 is higher than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,199 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,262
$14,756
Spending / Student
$19,199
$14,121
Best South Valley Preparatory School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Valley Prep
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2551 Karsten Ct Se
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 222-5642
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 222-5642
Gr: 6-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Valley Preparatory School District?
South Valley Preparatory School District manages 1 public schools serving 141 students.
What is the rank of South Valley Preparatory School District?
South Valley Preparatory School District is ranked #127 out of 140 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in South Valley Preparatory School District?
94% of South Valley Preparatory School District students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Valley Preparatory School District?
South Valley Preparatory School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is South Valley Preparatory School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,199 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
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