Alvarado Elementary vs North Valley Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 3.1 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
North Valley Academy
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
280 students
| Measure | Alvarado Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico | North Valley Academy Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #159 of 416 | #285 of 416 |
| National rank | #40826 of 50,301 | #46343 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 258 | 280 |
| Enrollment | 258 | 280 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 26% |
| city | Albuquerque | Los Ranchos de Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alvarado Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.3 vs 17.5).
- •Alvarado Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 26%).
- •Alvarado Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 28%).
- •Alvarado Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.7).
- •North Valley Academy is the larger school with 280 students compared with 258.
- •Alvarado Elementary is a public school while North 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 Alvarado Elementary better than North Valley Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Alvarado Elementary ranks higher (26.3 vs 17.5 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 Alvarado Elementary and North Valley Academy?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alvarado Elementary: 258. North Valley Academy: 280. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alvarado Elementary and North Valley Academy rank in New Mexico?
Alvarado Elementary is 159th of 416 and North Valley Academy is 285th of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).