Summary:
The 87105 zip code area of Albuquerque, New Mexico is home to 23 schools, including 13 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, 4 high schools, and 1 alternative school. While the overall academic performance in the area is mixed, a few standout schools like Solare Collegiate Charter School and Albuquerque Collegiate Charter School are outperforming many of their peers.
The data reveals significant disparities in school performance within the 87105 area. Rio Grande High and South Valley Academy are the highest performing high schools, with 11th grade English Language Arts proficiency rates of 25.17% and 37.7% respectively, compared to the Albuquerque district average of 42.26%. At the middle school level, Solare Collegiate Charter School stands out, ranking 80th out of 192 New Mexico middle schools and achieving 31.52% proficiency in 8th grade Math, well above the state average of 17.32%.
The data also highlights the high levels of economic disadvantage in the 87105 area, with many schools reporting free and reduced-price lunch rates over 100% of their student population. This suggests that addressing socioeconomic challenges will be crucial in driving improvements across the board. While the charter schools in the data set appear to be providing better educational opportunities for some students, the overall picture is one of underperformance, underscoring the need for targeted interventions and support to ensure all students in the 87105 zip code have access to a quality education.
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