Summary:
Sandia Base Elementary is a public elementary school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 349 students. The school is part of the Albuquerque Public Schools district, which is ranked 78 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Sandia Base Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in proficiency rates for Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grades. In 2022-2023, the school's proficiency rates were 48% in Language Arts, 26% in Mathematics, and 42% in Science, compared to the state averages of 38%, 24%, and 34%, respectively. The school also has a relatively diverse student population, with a mix of White (38.68%), Hispanic (36.39%), and other racial groups, which is more pronounced compared to some of the nearby schools, such as Tomasita Elementary and Alice King Community School. Additionally, Sandia Base Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.3 to 15.5 over the past three years, which is lower than the nearby schools.
However, Sandia Base Elementary has experienced fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the years, ranging from 46th out of 410 elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 143rd out of 435 in 2022-2023, suggesting inconsistent performance. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with some groups, such as Asian and African American students, ranking much lower compared to their peers. Additionally, while Sandia Base Elementary generally outperforms the nearby schools in academic proficiency, some of the nearby charter schools, such as Alice King Community School, also demonstrate strong academic performance, ranking higher than Sandia Base Elementary in certain areas.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-6
District:
Albuquerque
SchoolDigger Rank:
143rd of 435 New Mexico Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,926
Students who attend Sandia Base Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 15.5
Number of students: 349
Racial breakdown:
White:
38.7%
Hispanic:
36.4%
Two or more races:
10.6%
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African American:
8.0%
American Indian:
3.2%
Asian:
2.3%
Pacific Islander:
0.9%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.4%
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