Albuquerque Aviation Academy vs Tierra Antigua Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 6.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Albuquerque Aviation Academy
Albuquerque · Charter high · Grades 6–12
312 students
Tierra Antigua Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades K–5
696 students
| Measure | Albuquerque Aviation Academy Albuquerque, New Mexico | Tierra Antigua Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #19 of 156 | #86 of 416 |
| National rank | #7580 of 16,910 | #34846 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 312 | 696 |
| Enrollment | 312 | 696 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.9% | 99.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 47% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Albuquerque Aviation Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.0 vs 35.7).
- •Tierra Antigua Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 25%).
- •Albuquerque Aviation Academy does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Albuquerque Aviation Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.9% vs 99.9%).
- •Tierra Antigua Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.9).
- •Tierra Antigua Elementary is the larger school with 696 students compared with 312.
- •Albuquerque Aviation Academy is a charter school while Tierra Antigua Elementary is a public 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 Albuquerque Aviation Academy better than Tierra Antigua Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Albuquerque Aviation Academy ranks higher (53.0 vs 35.7 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 Albuquerque Aviation Academy and Tierra Antigua Elementary?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Albuquerque Aviation Academy: 312. Tierra Antigua Elementary: 696. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Albuquerque Aviation Academy and Tierra Antigua Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Albuquerque Aviation Academy is 19th of 156 and Tierra Antigua Elementary is 86th of 416 among high schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).