Aspen Community School vs Nm School for the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aspen Community School
Santa Fe · Public other · Grades PK–12
285 students
Nm School for the Arts
Santa Fe · Charter high · Grades 9–12
338 students
| Measure | Aspen Community School Santa Fe, New Mexico | Nm School for the Arts Santa Fe, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #6 of 156 |
| National rank | – | #3787 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 285 | 338 |
| Enrollment | 285 | 338 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.6% | 20.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 27% |
| city | Santa Fe | Santa Fe |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nm School for the Arts does better on math proficiency (27% vs 16%).
- •Nm School for the Arts does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 21%).
- •Nm School for the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.4% vs 98.6%).
- •Aspen Community School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 11.7).
- •Nm School for the Arts is the larger school with 338 students compared with 285.
- •Aspen Community School is a public school while Nm School for the Arts 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 Aspen Community School better than Nm School for the Arts?
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 Nm School for the Arts?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Santa Fe and Santa Fe in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aspen Community School: 285. Nm School for the Arts: 338. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aspen Community School and Nm School for the Arts rank in New Mexico?
Aspen Community School is unranked and Nm School for the Arts is 6th of 156 among other schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).