Bernalillo Elementary vs Thoreau Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Mexico, United States, 153 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bernalillo Elementary
Bernalillo · Public middle · Grades 4–6
364 students
Thoreau Middle
Thoreau · Public middle · Grades 6–8
362 students
| Measure | Bernalillo Elementary Bernalillo, New Mexico | Thoreau Middle Thoreau, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #127 of 138 | #49 of 138 |
| National rank | #15018 of 15,369 | #13258 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 364 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 364 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 83.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 7.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 5% |
| city | Bernalillo | Thoreau |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thoreau Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.9 vs 10.9).
- •Bernalillo Elementary does better on math proficiency (14% vs 5%).
- •Thoreau Middle does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 18%).
- •Thoreau Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.1% vs 100%).
- •Thoreau Middle does better on students per teacher (7.7 vs 15.2).
- •Bernalillo Elementary is the larger school with 364 students compared with 362.
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 Bernalillo Elementary better than Thoreau Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Thoreau Middle ranks higher (22.9 vs 10.9 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 Bernalillo Elementary and Thoreau Middle?
About 153 km in a straight line, between Bernalillo and Thoreau in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bernalillo Elementary: 364. Thoreau Middle: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bernalillo Elementary and Thoreau Middle rank in New Mexico?
Bernalillo Elementary is 127th of 138 and Thoreau Middle is 49th of 138 among middle schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).