Corrales International vs Desert Ridge Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Corrales International
Albuquerque · Charter other · Grades K–12
232 students
Desert Ridge Middle
Albuquerque · Public middle · Grades 6–8
801 students
| Measure | Corrales International Albuquerque, New Mexico | Desert Ridge Middle Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #7 of 138 |
| National rank | – | #6541 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 232 | 801 |
| Enrollment | 232 | 801 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.4% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 56% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Ridge Middle does better on math proficiency (56% vs 32%).
- •Desert Ridge Middle does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 42%).
- •Corrales International does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.4% vs 99.1%).
- •Desert Ridge Middle does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 12.9).
- •Desert Ridge Middle is the larger school with 801 students compared with 232.
- •Corrales International is a charter school while Desert Ridge 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 Corrales International better than Desert Ridge Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Corrales International and Desert Ridge Middle?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Corrales International: 232. Desert Ridge Middle: 801. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Corrales International and Desert Ridge Middle rank in New Mexico?
Corrales International is unranked and Desert Ridge Middle is 7th of 138 among other schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).