Hawthorne Elementary vs Manzano Mesa Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 2.5 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
Manzano Mesa Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
507 students
| Measure | Hawthorne Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico | Manzano Mesa Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #255 of 416 | #178 of 416 |
| National rank | #45289 of 50,301 | #41718 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 288 | 507 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 507 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 36% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manzano Mesa Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.0 vs 19.3).
- •Manzano Mesa Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 12%).
- •Manzano Mesa Elementary does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 22%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99% vs 99.6%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 13.7).
- •Manzano Mesa Elementary is the larger school with 507 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 Manzano Mesa Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Manzano Mesa Elementary ranks higher (25.0 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 Hawthorne Elementary and Manzano Mesa Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawthorne Elementary: 288. Manzano Mesa Elementary: 507. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawthorne Elementary and Manzano Mesa Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Hawthorne Elementary is 255th of 416 and Manzano Mesa Elementary is 178th of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).