Aspen Community School vs Mandela International Magnet (Mims)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aspen Community School
Santa Fe Β· Public other Β· Grades PKβ12
285 students
Mandela International Magnet (Mims)
Santa Fe Β· Public high Β· Grades 7β12
290 students
| Measure | Aspen Community School Santa Fe, New Mexico | Mandela International Magnet (Mims) Santa Fe, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | β Not rated | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | β | #7 of 156 |
| National rank | β | #3850 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades PKβ12 | Grades 7β12 |
| Students | 285 | 290 |
| Enrollment | 285 | 290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.6% | β |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 47% |
| city | Santa Fe | Santa Fe |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | β | β |
The verdict
- β’Mandela International Magnet (Mims) does better on math proficiency (47% vs 16%).
- β’Mandela International Magnet (Mims) does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 21%).
- β’Aspen Community School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 11.2).
- β’Mandela International Magnet (Mims) is the larger school with 290 students compared with 285.
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 Aspen Community School better than Mandela International Magnet (Mims)?
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 Aspen Community School and Mandela International Magnet (Mims)?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Santa Fe and Santa Fe in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aspen Community School: 285. Mandela International Magnet (Mims): 290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aspen Community School and Mandela International Magnet (Mims) rank in New Mexico?
Aspen Community School is unranked and Mandela International Magnet (Mims) is 7th of 156 among other schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).