Christine Duncan Heritage Academy vs John Adams Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christine Duncan Heritage Academy
Albuquerque · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
534 students
John Adams Middle
Albuquerque · Public middle · Grades 6–8
420 students
| Measure | Christine Duncan Heritage Academy Albuquerque, New Mexico | John Adams Middle Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #265 of 416 | #58 of 138 |
| National rank | #45642 of 50,301 | #13674 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 534 | 420 |
| Enrollment | 534 | 420 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 9% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 6% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Adams Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.6 vs 18.7).
- •Christine Duncan Heritage Academy does better on math proficiency (7% vs 6%).
- •John Adams Middle does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 9%).
- •Christine Duncan Heritage Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71% vs 99.5%).
- •John Adams Middle does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 14.1).
- •Christine Duncan Heritage Academy is the larger school with 534 students compared with 420.
- •Christine Duncan Heritage Academy is a charter school while John Adams 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 Christine Duncan Heritage Academy better than John Adams Middle?
On the Success Index (US), John Adams Middle ranks higher (20.6 vs 18.7 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 Christine Duncan Heritage Academy and John Adams Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christine Duncan Heritage Academy: 534. John Adams Middle: 420. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christine Duncan Heritage Academy and John Adams Middle rank in New Mexico?
Christine Duncan Heritage Academy is 265th of 416 and John Adams Middle is 58th of 138 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).