Summary:
Sandia Base Elementary is an elementary school located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 349 students. The school is part of the Albuquerque School District, which is ranked 89 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Sandia Base Elementary consistently performs above the Albuquerque and New Mexico state averages in proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across multiple grade levels and school years. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Sandia Base Elementary had 48% proficiency in ELA, compared to 39% for Albuquerque and the state. In Mathematics, Sandia Base had 33% proficiency, while Albuquerque and the state had 24% and 25%, respectively. Compared to nearby schools, Sandia Base Elementary outperforms most of them in academic proficiency, with the exception of Alice King Community School, which has higher proficiency rates in ELA, Math, and Science.
Sandia Base Elementary has a diverse student population, and the school's performance varies across different subgroups. Male students at Sandia Base generally perform better than female students, with higher rankings in the state. Asian and African American students at Sandia Base have lower rankings compared to other subgroups, indicating an achievement gap that needs to be addressed. However, English Language Learners and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds at Sandia Base perform relatively well, ranking in the top half of the state. The school's student-teacher ratio has increased, and the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has also risen, presenting potential challenges for the school in maintaining its high academic standards.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-6
District:
Albuquerque
SchoolDigger Rank:
105th of 433 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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