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Abq Sign Language Academy

Summary:

Abq Sign Language Academy is a unique public charter school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving 125 students in grades K-12 with a specialized focus on educating deaf and hard-of-hearing students through American Sign Language. The school's diverse student population, academic performance, and socioeconomic challenges set it apart from the surrounding schools in the Albuquerque Public Schools district.

Abq Sign Language Academy has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (59.2%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 13.19% to 83.05% Hispanic. While the school's proficiency rates in Language Arts and Mathematics are generally lower than the state averages, it performs better than some of the alternative schools in the area, such as Explore Academy and El Camino Real Academy. Notably, Abq Sign Language Academy has an exceptionally high rate of free/reduced lunch recipients, with 100% of students qualifying, which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools.

The school's specialized curriculum and low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.9 to 8.6 over the past three years, suggest that it is addressing the unique needs of its student population. This specialized approach likely contributes to the school's lower test scores, as the curriculum and teaching methods may be tailored to the specific needs of deaf and hard-of-hearing students. The high rate of socioeconomic challenges faced by Abq Sign Language Academy's students also highlights the importance of providing inclusive and accessible educational opportunities for all learners in the Albuquerque area.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 620 Lomas Blvd NW
       Albuquerque, NM  87102

(505) 244-7553

District: Abq Sign Language Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
399th of 435 New Mexico Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $26,954 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  6.9 Help
Number of students:  125

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
59.2%
White:
24.8%
American Indian:
5.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Abq Sign Language Academy ranks worse than 91.7% of elementary schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.77. (See more...)
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Compare Details Abq Sign Language Academy ranks worse than 94.1% of middle schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.77. (See more...)
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Compare Details Abq Sign Language Academy ranks worse than 89.4% of high schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.77. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (59.2%), White (24.8%), American Indian (5.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Abq Sign Language Academy is 6.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Abq Sign Language Academy is $26,954.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Abq Sign Language Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Abq Sign Language Academy 399th of 435 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Abq Sign Language Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Abq Sign Language Academy 225th of 239 New Mexico public middle schools. (See Abq Sign Language Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Abq Sign Language Academy 152nd of 170 New Mexico public high schools. (See Abq Sign Language Academy in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Abq Sign Language Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Abq Sign Language Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 18.42 394th 442 10.9%
2015 23.30 352nd 421 16.4%
2016 37.52 250th 410 39.0%
2018 47.25 176th 383 54.0%
2022 46.75 177th 420 57.9%
2023 14.77 399th 435 8.3%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Abq Sign Language Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 96.39 2nd 203 99.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Abq Sign Language Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.65 393rd 426 7.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Abq Sign Language Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.68 342nd 414 17.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Abq Sign Language Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.94 365th 395 7.6%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Abq Sign Language Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 12.92 314th 325 3.4%
2023 11.55 391st 413 5.3%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Abq Sign Language Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 14.56 207th 222 6.8%
2016 51.68 81st 208 61.1%
2022 38.58 120th 232 48.3%
2023 14.77 225th 239 5.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Abq Sign Language Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.65 213th 227 6.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Abq Sign Language Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.68 172nd 221 22.2%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Abq Sign Language Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.94 190th 204 6.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Abq Sign Language Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 27.35 139th 187 25.7%
2023 11.55 219th 229 4.4%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Abq Sign Language Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.77 152nd 170 10.6%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Abq Sign Language Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 93.45 3rd 58 94.8%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Abq Sign Language Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.65 143rd 157 8.9%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Abq Sign Language Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 85.31 19th 157 87.9%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Abq Sign Language Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.68 126th 146 13.7%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Abq Sign Language Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.94 123rd 132 6.8%
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Rank History for high school White students at Abq Sign Language Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 11.55 150th 157 4.5%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Abq Sign Language Academy Test Scores
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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Abq Sign Language Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 13 0 0 32 1 0 0 0 46
2012 57 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 66
2013 65 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 71
2014 27 2 2 50 2 0 2 0 85
2015 26 1 4 61 0 0 2 0 94
2016 24 2 4 66 0 0 2 0 98
2017 26 3 4 59 0 2 3 0 97
2018 20 6 2 63 1 3 3 0 98
2019 24 5 1 64 0 0 1 0 95
2020 21 4 1 74 1 0 2 0 103
2021 30 4 2 71 3 1 0 0 111
2022 33 5 0 67 5 0 3 0 113
2023 31 5 4 74 7 0 4 0 125

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Abq Sign Language Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 46 4.4 10.4 73.9
2012 66 6.2 10.4 45.5
2013 71 7.7 9.2 38
2014 85 9.0 9.4 57.6
2015 94 11.0 8.5 57.4
2016 98 10.0 9.8 65.3
2017 97 12.4 7.8 64.9
2018 98 11.9 8.2 64.3
2019 95 11.9 7.9 35.8
2020 103 11.0 9.3 57.3
2021 111 13.0 8.5 42.3
2022 113 13.0 8.6 55.8
2023 125 18.0 6.9 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Abq Sign Language Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 46 4.4 10.4 73.9
2012 66 6.2 10.4 45.5
2013 71 7.7 9.2 38
2014 85 9.0 9.4 57.6
2015 94 11.0 8.5 57.4
2016 98 10.0 9.8 65.3
2017 97 12.4 7.8 64.9
2018 98 11.9 8.2 64.3
2019 95 11.9 7.9 35.8
2020 103 11.0 9.3 57.3
2021 111 13.0 8.5 42.3
2022 113 13.0 8.6 55.8
2023 125 18.0 6.9 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Abq Sign Language Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $26,954

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Abq Sign Language Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Language Arts (Abq Sign Language Academy)3830.8
 7.2%
   6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3132.9
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students95125
 31.6%
African American55
American Indian07
Asian14
 300%
Hispanic6474
 15.6%
Pacific Islander00
White2431
 29.2%
Two or More Races14
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.8%100%
 64.2%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 125 students attended Abq Sign Language Academy.

Abq Sign Language Academy ranks in the bottom 8.3% of New Mexico alternative schools.

Students at Abq Sign Language Academy are 59% Hispanic, 25% White, 6% American Indian, 4% African American, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more races.


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