Alvarado Elementary vs Macarthur Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alvarado Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
258 students
Macarthur Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
241 students
| Measure | Alvarado Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico | Macarthur Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #159 of 416 | #151 of 416 |
| National rank | #40826 of 50,301 | #40398 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 258 | 241 |
| Enrollment | 258 | 241 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (26.3 vs 27.0).
- •Macarthur Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Alvarado Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Macarthur Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 11.7).
- •Alvarado Elementary is the larger school with 258 students compared with 241.
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 Alvarado Elementary better than Macarthur Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Alvarado Elementary and Macarthur Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alvarado Elementary: 258. Macarthur Elementary: 241. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alvarado Elementary and Macarthur Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Alvarado Elementary is 159th of 416 and Macarthur Elementary is 151st of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).