Emerson Elementary vs Van Buren Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 400 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerson Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
334 students
Van Buren Middle
Albuquerque · Public middle · Grades 6–8
344 students
| Measure | Emerson Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico | Van Buren Middle Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #308 of 416 | #113 of 138 |
| National rank | #47115 of 50,301 | #14776 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 334 | 344 |
| Enrollment | 334 | 344 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 98.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 8% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 6% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emerson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.0 vs 13.4).
- •Emerson Elementary does better on math proficiency (12% vs 6%).
- •Van Buren Middle does better on reading proficiency (15% vs 8%).
- •Van Buren Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.3% vs 98.5%).
- •Emerson Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.2).
- •Van Buren Middle is the larger school with 344 students compared with 334.
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 Emerson Elementary better than Van Buren Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Emerson Elementary ranks higher (16.0 vs 13.4 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 Emerson Elementary and Van Buren Middle?
About 400 m in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson Elementary: 334. Van Buren Middle: 344. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson Elementary and Van Buren Middle rank in New Mexico?
Emerson Elementary is 308th of 416 and Van Buren Middle is 113th of 138 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).