Desert Ridge Middle vs La Cueva High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 622 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Ridge Middle
Albuquerque · Public middle · Grades 6–8
801 students
La Cueva High
Albuquerque · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,826 students
| Measure | Desert Ridge Middle Albuquerque, New Mexico | La Cueva High Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #7 of 138 | #24 of 156 |
| National rank | #6541 of 15,369 | #9109 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 801 | 1,826 |
| Enrollment | 801 | 1,826 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 96.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 41% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Ridge Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.1 vs 47.3).
- •Desert Ridge Middle does better on math proficiency (56% vs 41%).
- •La Cueva High does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 59%).
- •La Cueva High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.8% vs 99.1%).
- •Desert Ridge Middle does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.0).
- •La Cueva High is the larger school with 1,826 students compared with 801.
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 Desert Ridge Middle better than La Cueva High?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Ridge Middle ranks higher (55.1 vs 47.3 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 Desert Ridge Middle and La Cueva High?
About 622 m in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Ridge Middle: 801. La Cueva High: 1,826. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Ridge Middle and La Cueva High rank in New Mexico?
Desert Ridge Middle is 7th of 138 and La Cueva High is 24th of 156 among middle schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).