SOUTH VALLEY PREP

2551 KARSTEN CT SE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87102

www.southvalleyprep.org

Charter School 188 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

South Valley Preparatory School (SVP) is a public charter school located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving students in grades 5 through 8. Dedicated to providing a rigorous academic environment, the school focuses on college and career readiness while emphasizing the values of community, integrity, and social responsibility. By maintaining smaller class sizes, SVP aims to foster a supportive and personalized learning experience that helps students develop the critical thinking skills necessary for success in high school and beyond.

Beyond its academic curriculum, South Valley Preparatory distinguishes itself through its deep connection to the South Valley community. The school places a heavy emphasis on cultural relevance and service learning, encouraging students to engage actively with their surroundings. With a mission rooted in the belief that all students can achieve excellence, the school provides a structured, safe, and inclusive atmosphere designed to empower a diverse student body to reach their full potential.

188

Total Students

15.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH VALLEY PREP
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	170
Asian	1
Two or More	1
American Indian	3

Hispanic
170 (90.4 %)
White
13 (6.9 %)
American Indian
3 (1.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.5 %)
Two or More
1 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SOUTH VALLEY PREP
Phone:	(505)222-5642
Website:	http://www.southvalleyprep.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	188
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	138
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 67

Grade 7 62

Grade 8 59

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SOUTH VALLEY PREP
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	67
Grade 7	62
Grade 8	59

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SOUTH VALLEY PREP
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	87	46.3%
Male	101	53.7%

Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)