Serving 604 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 7% (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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 604 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Top 20% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
South Valley Academy's student population of 604 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
604 students
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
School Rankings
South Valley Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Valley Academy is 0.42, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#692 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
14%
63%
Black
n/a
2%
White
74%
19%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)86%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
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 #692 out of 796 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?
7% 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?
604 students attend South Valley Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of South Valley Academy students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 13:1.
What grades does South Valley Academy offer ?
South Valley Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Valley Academy part of?
South Valley Academy is part of Albuquerque School District.
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