Edgewood Middle vs Garfield Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Mexico, United States, 42 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edgewood Middle
Moriarty · Public middle · Grades 6–8
281 students
Garfield Middle
Albuquerque · Public middle · Grades 6–8
282 students
| Measure | Edgewood Middle Moriarty, New Mexico | Garfield Middle Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #43 of 138 | #99 of 138 |
| National rank | #13154 of 15,369 | #14597 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 281 | 282 |
| Enrollment | 281 | 282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 8% |
| city | Moriarty | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edgewood Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.3 vs 14.8).
- •Edgewood Middle does better on math proficiency (28% vs 8%).
- •Edgewood Middle does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 14%).
- •Garfield Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 100%).
- •Garfield Middle does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.1).
- •Garfield Middle is the larger school with 282 students compared with 281.
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 Edgewood Middle better than Garfield Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Edgewood Middle ranks higher (23.3 vs 14.8 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 Edgewood Middle and Garfield Middle?
About 42 km in a straight line, between Moriarty and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edgewood Middle: 281. Garfield Middle: 282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edgewood Middle and Garfield Middle rank in New Mexico?
Edgewood Middle is 43rd of 138 and Garfield Middle is 99th of 138 among middle schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).