Adobe Acres Elementary vs South Valley Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adobe Acres Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
303 students
South Valley Academy
Albuquerque · Charter high · Grades 6–12
604 students
| Measure | Adobe Acres Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico | South Valley Academy Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #399 of 416 | #109 of 156 |
| National rank | #49322 of 50,301 | #16072 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 303 | 604 |
| Enrollment | 303 | 604 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 3% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Valley Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.9 vs 10.5).
- •Adobe Acres Elementary does better on math proficiency (8% vs 3%).
- •South Valley Academy does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 12%).
- •South Valley Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.7%).
- •South Valley Academy does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.4).
- •South Valley Academy is the larger school with 604 students compared with 303.
- •Adobe Acres Elementary is a public school while South Valley Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Adobe Acres Elementary better than South Valley Academy?
On the Success Index (US), South Valley Academy ranks higher (14.9 vs 10.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Adobe Acres Elementary and South Valley Academy?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adobe Acres Elementary: 303. South Valley Academy: 604. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adobe Acres Elementary and South Valley Academy rank in New Mexico?
Adobe Acres Elementary is 399th of 416 and South Valley Academy is 109th of 156 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).