Garfield Middle vs Native American Community Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield Middle
Albuquerque · Public middle · Grades 6–8
282 students
Native American Community Academy
Albuquerque · Charter other · Grades K–12
428 students
| Measure | Garfield Middle Albuquerque, New Mexico | Native American Community Academy Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #99 of 138 | – |
| National rank | #14597 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 282 | 428 |
| Enrollment | 282 | 428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 88.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 7.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 10% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Native American Community Academy does better on math proficiency (10% vs 8%).
- •Native American Community Academy does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 14%).
- •Native American Community Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.8% vs 99.3%).
- •Native American Community Academy does better on students per teacher (7.4 vs 11.8).
- •Native American Community Academy is the larger school with 428 students compared with 282.
- •Garfield Middle is a public school while Native American Community Academy 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 Native American Community Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Garfield Middle and Native American Community Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Middle: 282. Native American Community Academy: 428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Middle and Native American Community Academy rank in New Mexico?
Garfield Middle is 99th of 138 and Native American Community Academy is unranked among middle schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).