Chamiza Elementary vs Volcano Vista High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chamiza Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades K–5
249 students
Volcano Vista High
Albuquerque · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,089 students
| Measure | Chamiza Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico | Volcano Vista High Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #191 of 416 | #51 of 156 |
| National rank | #42280 of 50,301 | #13938 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 249 | 2,089 |
| Enrollment | 249 | 2,089 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 105.6% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 25% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Volcano Vista High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.2 vs 24.0).
- •Chamiza Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 25%).
- •Volcano Vista High does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 27%).
- •Volcano Vista High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 105.6%).
- •Chamiza Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 13.4).
- •Volcano Vista High is the larger school with 2,089 students compared with 249.
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 Chamiza Elementary better than Volcano Vista High?
On the Success Index (US), Volcano Vista High ranks higher (27.2 vs 24.0 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 Chamiza Elementary and Volcano Vista High?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chamiza Elementary: 249. Volcano Vista High: 2,089. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chamiza Elementary and Volcano Vista High rank in New Mexico?
Chamiza Elementary is 191st of 416 and Volcano Vista High is 51st of 156 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).