Garfield Middle vs Gordon Bernell Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 611 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield Middle
Albuquerque · Public middle · Grades 6–8
282 students
Gordon Bernell Charter
Albuquerque · Charter high · Grades 9–12
175 students
| Measure | Garfield Middle Albuquerque, New Mexico | Gordon Bernell Charter Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #99 of 138 | #35 of 156 |
| National rank | #14597 of 15,369 | #11885 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 282 | 175 |
| Enrollment | 282 | 175 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 36.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 24.5% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gordon Bernell Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.3 vs 14.8).
- •Gordon Bernell Charter does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 8%).
- •Gordon Bernell Charter does better on reading proficiency (15% vs 14%).
- •Gordon Bernell Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.6% vs 99.3%).
- •Gordon Bernell Charter does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 11.8).
- •Garfield Middle is the larger school with 282 students compared with 175.
- •Garfield Middle is a public school while Gordon Bernell Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Garfield Middle better than Gordon Bernell Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Gordon Bernell Charter ranks higher (36.3 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 Garfield Middle and Gordon Bernell Charter?
About 611 m in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Middle: 282. Gordon Bernell Charter: 175. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Middle and Gordon Bernell Charter rank in New Mexico?
Garfield Middle is 99th of 138 and Gordon Bernell Charter is 35th of 156 among middle schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).