Summary:
The 87121 zip code area of Albuquerque, New Mexico is home to 17 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 6 high schools, and 1 alternative school. While the majority of these schools face challenges with high rates of economic disadvantage among their student populations, two charter schools in the area stand out as top performers.
SW Aeronautics Mathematics And Science Academy, a public charter high school, ranks 34th out of 190 high schools in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. It boasts the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts (56%), Mathematics (30%), and Science (57%) compared to the state and district averages. Similarly, Mission Achievement And Success 2.0, a public charter elementary/middle school, also performs well, with proficiency rates of 47% in ELA, 26% in Math, and 38% in Science - significantly higher than the state and Albuquerque district averages.
In contrast, the traditional public schools in the 87121 zip code area generally struggle with low test scores, falling well below the state and district averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. However, the four-year graduation rates for the high schools in the area are all at the state average of 76.7%. This suggests that while students are able to complete their high school education, there is a need for improvement in the quality of education and support for students to boost academic achievement across the board.
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