Altura Preparatory School vs Desert Ridge Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 523 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altura Preparatory School
Albuquerque · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
263 students
Desert Ridge Middle
Albuquerque · Public middle · Grades 6–8
801 students
| Measure | Altura Preparatory School Albuquerque, New Mexico | Desert Ridge Middle Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #20 of 416 | #7 of 138 |
| National rank | #14304 of 50,301 | #6541 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 263 | 801 |
| Enrollment | 263 | 801 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.1% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 59% |
| Math proficiency | – | 56% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Altura Preparatory School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.7 vs 55.1).
- •Altura Preparatory School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.1% vs 99.1%).
- •Desert Ridge Middle does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 20.2).
- •Desert Ridge Middle is the larger school with 801 students compared with 263.
- •Altura Preparatory School is a charter school while Desert Ridge Middle 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 Altura Preparatory School better than Desert Ridge Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Altura Preparatory School ranks higher (65.7 vs 55.1 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 Altura Preparatory School and Desert Ridge Middle?
About 523 m in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altura Preparatory School: 263. Desert Ridge Middle: 801. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altura Preparatory School and Desert Ridge Middle rank in New Mexico?
Altura Preparatory School is 20th of 416 and Desert Ridge Middle is 7th of 138 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).