Desert Ridge Middle vs North Star 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.
Desert Ridge Middle
Albuquerque · Public middle · Grades 6–8
801 students
North Star Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades K–5
510 students
| Measure | Desert Ridge Middle Albuquerque, New Mexico | North Star Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #7 of 138 | #6 of 416 |
| National rank | #6541 of 15,369 | #8343 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 801 | 510 |
| Enrollment | 801 | 510 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 69% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Star Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.4 vs 55.1).
- •North Star Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 56%).
- •North Star Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 59%).
- •Desert Ridge Middle does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.4).
- •Desert Ridge Middle is the larger school with 801 students compared with 510.
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 North Star Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), North Star Elementary ranks higher (74.4 vs 55.1 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 North Star Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Ridge Middle: 801. North Star Elementary: 510. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Ridge Middle and North Star Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Desert Ridge Middle is 7th of 138 and North Star Elementary is 6th of 416 among middle schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).