Gilbert L Sena Charter HS vs Hawthorne Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gilbert L Sena Charter HS
Albuquerque · Charter high · Grades 9–12
185 students
Hawthorne Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
288 students
| Measure | Gilbert L Sena Charter HS Albuquerque, New Mexico | Hawthorne Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #43 of 156 | #255 of 416 |
| National rank | #13479 of 16,910 | #45289 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 185 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 185 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 22% |
| Math proficiency | – | 12% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gilbert L Sena Charter HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.3 vs 19.3).
- •Hawthorne Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99% vs 99.5%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 10.9).
- •Hawthorne Elementary is the larger school with 288 students compared with 185.
- •Gilbert L Sena Charter HS is a charter school while Hawthorne Elementary is a public 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 Gilbert L Sena Charter HS better than Hawthorne Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gilbert L Sena Charter HS ranks higher (29.3 vs 19.3 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 Gilbert L Sena Charter HS and Hawthorne Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gilbert L Sena Charter HS: 185. Hawthorne Elementary: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gilbert L Sena Charter HS and Hawthorne Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Gilbert L Sena Charter HS is 43rd of 156 and Hawthorne Elementary is 255th of 416 among high schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).