Alvarado Elementary vs Taft Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.1 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
Taft Middle
Albuquerque · Public middle · Grades 6–8
243 students
| Measure | Alvarado Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico | Taft Middle Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #159 of 416 | #94 of 138 |
| National rank | #40826 of 50,301 | #14443 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 258 | 243 |
| Enrollment | 258 | 243 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 16% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alvarado Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.3 vs 16.0).
- •Alvarado Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 16%).
- •Alvarado Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 19%).
- •Taft Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 100%).
- •Alvarado Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.2).
- •Alvarado Elementary is the larger school with 258 students compared with 243.
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 Taft Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Alvarado Elementary ranks higher (26.3 vs 16.0 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 Taft Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alvarado Elementary: 258. Taft Middle: 243. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alvarado Elementary and Taft Middle rank in New Mexico?
Alvarado Elementary is 159th of 416 and Taft Middle is 94th of 138 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).