Bel-Air Elementary vs McKinley Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 558 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bel-Air Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
254 students
McKinley Middle
Albuquerque · Public middle · Grades 6–8
434 students
| Measure | Bel-Air Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico | McKinley Middle Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #327 of 416 | #90 of 138 |
| National rank | #47519 of 50,301 | #14422 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 254 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 254 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 9% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (15.2 vs 16.1).
- •McKinley Middle does better on math proficiency (9% vs 7.5%).
- •McKinley Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.6%).
- •Bel-Air Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 10.6).
- •McKinley Middle is the larger school with 434 students compared with 254.
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 Bel-Air Elementary better than McKinley Middle?
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 Bel-Air Elementary and McKinley Middle?
About 558 m in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bel-Air Elementary: 254. McKinley Middle: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bel-Air Elementary and McKinley Middle rank in New Mexico?
Bel-Air Elementary is 327th of 416 and McKinley Middle is 90th of 138 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).