Francis X. Nava Elementary vs Mandela International Magnet (Mims)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Francis X. Nava Elementary
Santa Fe · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
163 students
Mandela International Magnet (Mims)
Santa Fe · Public high · Grades 7–12
290 students
| Measure | Francis X. Nava Elementary Santa Fe, New Mexico | Mandela International Magnet (Mims) Santa Fe, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #310 of 416 | #7 of 156 |
| National rank | #47122 of 50,301 | #3850 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 163 | 290 |
| Enrollment | 163 | 290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 47% |
| city | Santa Fe | Santa Fe |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mandela International Magnet (Mims) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.9 vs 16.0).
- •Mandela International Magnet (Mims) does better on math proficiency (47% vs 12%).
- •Mandela International Magnet (Mims) does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 27%).
- •Mandela International Magnet (Mims) does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 11.6).
- •Mandela International Magnet (Mims) is the larger school with 290 students compared with 163.
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 Francis X. Nava Elementary better than Mandela International Magnet (Mims)?
On the Success Index (US), Mandela International Magnet (Mims) ranks higher (67.9 vs 16.0 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 Francis X. Nava Elementary and Mandela International Magnet (Mims)?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Santa Fe and Santa Fe in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Francis X. Nava Elementary: 163. Mandela International Magnet (Mims): 290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Francis X. Nava Elementary and Mandela International Magnet (Mims) rank in New Mexico?
Francis X. Nava Elementary is 310th of 416 and Mandela International Magnet (Mims) is 7th of 156 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).