Hawthorne Elementary vs Kennedy Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawthorne Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
288 students
Kennedy Middle
Albuquerque · Public middle · Grades 6–8
296 students
| Measure | Hawthorne Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico | Kennedy Middle Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #255 of 416 | #86 of 138 |
| National rank | #45289 of 50,301 | #14372 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 288 | 296 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 296 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 98.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 5% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawthorne Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.3 vs 16.4).
- •Hawthorne Elementary does better on math proficiency (12% vs 5%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 14%).
- •Kennedy Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.3% vs 99%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 10.6).
- •Kennedy Middle is the larger school with 296 students compared with 288.
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 Hawthorne Elementary better than Kennedy Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hawthorne Elementary ranks higher (19.3 vs 16.4 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 Hawthorne Elementary and Kennedy Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawthorne Elementary: 288. Kennedy Middle: 296. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawthorne Elementary and Kennedy Middle rank in New Mexico?
Hawthorne Elementary is 255th of 416 and Kennedy Middle is 86th of 138 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).