Christine Duncan Heritage Academy vs Montessori of the Rio Grande
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.6 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
Montessori of the Rio Grande
Albuquerque · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
219 students
| Measure | Christine Duncan Heritage Academy Albuquerque, New Mexico | Montessori of the Rio Grande Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #265 of 416 | #26 of 416 |
| National rank | #45642 of 50,301 | #18668 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 534 | 219 |
| Enrollment | 534 | 219 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 9% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 37% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montessori of the Rio Grande scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.3 vs 18.7).
- •Montessori of the Rio Grande does better on math proficiency (37% vs 7%).
- •Montessori of the Rio Grande does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 9%).
- •Montessori of the Rio Grande does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21% vs 71%).
- •Montessori of the Rio Grande does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.1).
- •Christine Duncan Heritage Academy is the larger school with 534 students compared with 219.
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 Montessori of the Rio Grande?
On the Success Index (US), Montessori of the Rio Grande ranks higher (59.3 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 Montessori of the Rio Grande?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christine Duncan Heritage Academy: 534. Montessori of the Rio Grande: 219. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christine Duncan Heritage Academy and Montessori of the Rio Grande rank in New Mexico?
Christine Duncan Heritage Academy is 265th of 416 and Montessori of the Rio Grande is 26th of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).