Cien Aguas International vs Explore Academy - Rio Rancho
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 25 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cien Aguas International
Albuquerque · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
419 students
Explore Academy - Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
430 students
| Measure | Cien Aguas International Albuquerque, New Mexico | Explore Academy - Rio Rancho Rio Rancho, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #73 of 416 | #11 of 416 |
| National rank | #33273 of 50,301 | #9854 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–7 |
| Students | 419 | 430 |
| Enrollment | 419 | 430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.2% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | – |
| Math proficiency | 30% | – |
| city | Albuquerque | Rio Rancho |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Explore Academy - Rio Rancho scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.1 vs 38.0).
- •Explore Academy - Rio Rancho does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33% vs 75.2%).
- •Cien Aguas International does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.9).
- •Explore Academy - Rio Rancho is the larger school with 430 students compared with 419.
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 Cien Aguas International better than Explore Academy - Rio Rancho?
On the Success Index (US), Explore Academy - Rio Rancho ranks higher (72.1 vs 38.0 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 Cien Aguas International and Explore Academy - Rio Rancho?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Rio Rancho in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cien Aguas International: 419. Explore Academy - Rio Rancho: 430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cien Aguas International and Explore Academy - Rio Rancho rank in New Mexico?
Cien Aguas International is 73rd of 416 and Explore Academy - Rio Rancho is 11th of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).