College and Career High School vs Monte Vista Elementary
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.
College and Career High School
Albuquerque · Public high · Grades 9–12
280 students
Monte Vista Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
379 students
| Measure | College and Career High School Albuquerque, New Mexico | Monte Vista Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #12 of 156 | #124 of 416 |
| National rank | #5759 of 16,910 | #38027 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 280 | 379 |
| Enrollment | 280 | 379 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.7% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 39% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •College and Career High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.1 vs 30.8).
- •Monte Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (39% vs 27%).
- •College and Career High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 40%).
- •College and Career High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.7% vs 99.7%).
- •Monte Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 17.5).
- •Monte Vista Elementary is the larger school with 379 students compared with 280.
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 College and Career High School better than Monte Vista Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), College and Career High School ranks higher (60.1 vs 30.8 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 College and Career High School and Monte Vista Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
College and Career High School: 280. Monte Vista Elementary: 379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do College and Career High School and Monte Vista Elementary rank in New Mexico?
College and Career High School is 12th of 156 and Monte Vista Elementary is 124th of 416 among high schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).