Cesar Chavez Community School vs Van Buren Middle
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.
Cesar Chavez Community School
Albuquerque · Charter high · Grades 9–12
181 students
Van Buren Middle
Albuquerque · Public middle · Grades 6–8
344 students
| Measure | Cesar Chavez Community School Albuquerque, New Mexico | Van Buren Middle Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #133 of 156 | #113 of 138 |
| National rank | #16452 of 16,910 | #14776 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 181 | 344 |
| Enrollment | 181 | 344 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 98.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 6% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Van Buren Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.4 vs 11.8).
- •Van Buren Middle does better on math proficiency (6% vs 2.5%).
- •Van Buren Middle does better on reading proficiency (15% vs 7.5%).
- •Van Buren Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.3% vs 100%).
- •Cesar Chavez Community School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.2).
- •Van Buren Middle is the larger school with 344 students compared with 181.
- •Cesar Chavez Community School is a charter school while Van Buren Middle is a public 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 Cesar Chavez Community School better than Van Buren Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Van Buren Middle ranks higher (13.4 vs 11.8 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 Cesar Chavez Community School and Van Buren Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cesar Chavez Community School: 181. Van Buren Middle: 344. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cesar Chavez Community School and Van Buren Middle rank in New Mexico?
Cesar Chavez Community School is 133rd of 156 and Van Buren Middle is 113th of 138 among high schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).