Cottonwood Valley Charter vs Taos International School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 283 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
Taos International School
Taos · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
179 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Valley Charter Socorro, New Mexico | Taos International School Taos, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #129 of 416 | #382 of 416 |
| National rank | #38670 of 50,301 | #48700 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 170 | 179 |
| Enrollment | 170 | 179 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 7.5% |
| city | Socorro | Taos |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood Valley Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.8 vs 12.5).
- •Cottonwood Valley Charter does better on math proficiency (32% vs 7.5%).
- •Cottonwood Valley Charter does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 12%).
- •Taos International School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 11.3).
- •Taos International School is the larger school with 179 students compared with 170.
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 Taos International School?
On the Success Index (US), Cottonwood Valley Charter ranks higher (29.8 vs 12.5 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 Taos International School?
About 283 km in a straight line, between Socorro and Taos in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Valley Charter: 170. Taos International School: 179. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Valley Charter and Taos International School rank in New Mexico?
Cottonwood Valley Charter is 129th of 416 and Taos International School is 382nd of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).