Bandelier Elementary vs New Mexico Academy for the Media Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bandelier Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades K–5
387 students
New Mexico Academy for the Media Arts
Albuquerque · Charter high · Grades 6–12
109 students
| Measure | Bandelier Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico | New Mexico Academy for the Media Arts Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #87 of 416 | #31 of 156 |
| National rank | #35012 of 50,301 | #10418 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 387 | 109 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 109 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 28.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 12% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Mexico Academy for the Media Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.2 vs 35.4).
- •Bandelier Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 12%).
- •New Mexico Academy for the Media Arts does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •New Mexico Academy for the Media Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.4% vs 99%).
- •New Mexico Academy for the Media Arts does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 12.9).
- •Bandelier Elementary is the larger school with 387 students compared with 109.
- •Bandelier Elementary is a public school while New Mexico Academy for the Media 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 Bandelier Elementary better than New Mexico Academy for the Media Arts?
On the Success Index (US), New Mexico Academy for the Media Arts ranks higher (42.2 vs 35.4 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 Bandelier Elementary and New Mexico Academy for the Media Arts?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bandelier Elementary: 387. New Mexico Academy for the Media Arts: 109. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bandelier Elementary and New Mexico Academy for the Media Arts rank in New Mexico?
Bandelier Elementary is 87th of 416 and New Mexico Academy for the Media Arts is 31st of 156 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).