Cottonwood Valley Charter vs R. Sarracino Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottonwood Valley Charter
Socorro · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
170 students
R. Sarracino Middle
Socorro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
221 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Valley Charter Socorro, New Mexico | R. Sarracino Middle Socorro, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #129 of 416 | #129 of 138 |
| National rank | #38670 of 50,301 | #15046 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 170 | 221 |
| Enrollment | 170 | 221 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 97.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 10% |
| city | Socorro | Socorro |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood Valley Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.8 vs 10.6).
- •Cottonwood Valley Charter does better on math proficiency (32% vs 10%).
- •Cottonwood Valley Charter does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 15%).
- •R. Sarracino Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.7% vs 100%).
- •Cottonwood Valley Charter does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 15.8).
- •R. Sarracino Middle is the larger school with 221 students compared with 170.
- •Cottonwood Valley Charter is a charter school while R. Sarracino 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 Cottonwood Valley Charter better than R. Sarracino Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Cottonwood Valley Charter ranks higher (29.8 vs 10.6 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 Cottonwood Valley Charter and R. Sarracino Middle?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Socorro and Socorro in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Valley Charter: 170. R. Sarracino Middle: 221. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Valley Charter and R. Sarracino Middle rank in New Mexico?
Cottonwood Valley Charter is 129th of 416 and R. Sarracino Middle is 129th of 138 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).