DLD Sycamore School
Special education school · Grades 2–12
Albuquerque, NM
8600 Academy Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 62% of special education schools nationwide
- Growing: enrollment up 40% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Albuquerque since at least 2011
DLD Sycamore School is a special education school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, for students from 2nd grade through 12th grade. It has about 60 students and around 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 62% of special education schools nationwide. Enrollment has grown about 40% since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 2–12
- Students
- 60
- Teachers
- 12.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 23 girls, 37 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 25% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 62% of special education schools nationwide (5 students per teacher).
- Larger than 56% of special education schools nationwide.
- Compared with 1,123 special education schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
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- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about DLD Sycamore School
What grades does DLD Sycamore School serve?
DLD Sycamore School serves grades 2–12.
How many students attend DLD Sycamore School?
About 60 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at DLD Sycamore School?
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