Helen Cordero Primary vs Mark Armijo Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helen Cordero Primary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
445 students
Mark Armijo Academy
Albuquerque · Charter high · Grades 9–12
233 students
| Measure | Helen Cordero Primary Albuquerque, New Mexico | Mark Armijo Academy Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #121 of 416 | #111 of 156 |
| National rank | #37798 of 50,301 | #16111 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 445 | 233 |
| Enrollment | 445 | 233 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 79.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 12% |
| Math proficiency | – | 2.5% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helen Cordero Primary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.1 vs 14.6).
- •Mark Armijo Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.4% vs 99.6%).
- •Helen Cordero Primary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.6).
- •Helen Cordero Primary is the larger school with 445 students compared with 233.
- •Helen Cordero Primary is a public school while Mark Armijo 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 Helen Cordero Primary better than Mark Armijo Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Helen Cordero Primary ranks higher (31.1 vs 14.6 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 Helen Cordero Primary and Mark Armijo Academy?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helen Cordero Primary: 445. Mark Armijo Academy: 233. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helen Cordero Primary and Mark Armijo Academy rank in New Mexico?
Helen Cordero Primary is 121st of 416 and Mark Armijo Academy is 111th of 156 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).