Southwest Primary Lerning Center serves 105 students in grades 4-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥95% (which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
105 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥95%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)90-94%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
26%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
68%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% NM state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% NM state average).
How many students attend Southwest Primary Lerning Center?
105 students attend Southwest Primary Lerning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Southwest Primary Lerning Center students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwest Primary Lerning Center?
Southwest Primary Lerning Center has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southwest Primary Lerning Center offer ?
Southwest Primary Lerning Center offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Southwest Primary Lerning Center part of?
Southwest Primary Lerning Center is part of Albuquerque Public Schools School District.
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