Barcelona Elementary vs South Valley Academy
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.
Barcelona Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
202 students
South Valley Academy
Albuquerque · Charter high · Grades 6–12
604 students
| Measure | Barcelona Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico | South Valley Academy Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #353 of 416 | #109 of 156 |
| National rank | #48048 of 50,301 | #16072 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 202 | 604 |
| Enrollment | 202 | 604 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 6% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 3% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (14.1 vs 14.9).
- •Barcelona Elementary does better on math proficiency (9% vs 3%).
- •South Valley Academy does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 6%).
- •Barcelona Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 11.8).
- •South Valley Academy is the larger school with 604 students compared with 202.
- •Barcelona Elementary is a public school while South 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 Barcelona Elementary better than South Valley Academy?
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 Barcelona Elementary and South Valley Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barcelona Elementary: 202. South Valley Academy: 604. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barcelona Elementary and South Valley Academy rank in New Mexico?
Barcelona Elementary is 353rd of 416 and South Valley Academy is 109th of 156 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).