Cleveland Middle vs Sandia High
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.
Cleveland Middle
Albuquerque · Public middle · Grades 6–8
474 students
Sandia High
Albuquerque · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,618 students
| Measure | Cleveland Middle Albuquerque, New Mexico | Sandia High Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #77 of 138 | #38 of 156 |
| National rank | #14001 of 15,369 | #13102 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 474 | 1,618 |
| Enrollment | 474 | 1,618 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 96.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 28% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sandia High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.1 vs 18.6).
- •Sandia High does better on math proficiency (28% vs 19%).
- •Sandia High does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 22%).
- •Sandia High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.8% vs 98.7%).
- •Cleveland Middle does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.3).
- •Sandia High is the larger school with 1,618 students compared with 474.
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 Cleveland Middle better than Sandia High?
On the Success Index (US), Sandia High ranks higher (31.1 vs 18.6 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 Cleveland Middle and Sandia High?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cleveland Middle: 474. Sandia High: 1,618. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cleveland Middle and Sandia High rank in New Mexico?
Cleveland Middle is 77th of 138 and Sandia High is 38th of 156 among middle schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).