James Monroe Middle vs Joe Harris Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Monroe Middle
Albuquerque · Public middle · Grades 6–8
630 students
Joe Harris Elementary
Rio Rancho · Public elementary · Grades K–5
574 students
| Measure | James Monroe Middle Albuquerque, New Mexico | Joe Harris Elementary Rio Rancho, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #63 of 138 | #214 of 416 |
| National rank | #13797 of 15,369 | #43532 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 630 | 574 |
| Enrollment | 630 | 574 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | – |
| Math proficiency | 21% | – |
| city | Albuquerque | Rio Rancho |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joe Harris Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.1 vs 19.9).
- •James Monroe Middle does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 17.9).
- •James Monroe Middle is the larger school with 630 students compared with 574.
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 James Monroe Middle better than Joe Harris Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Joe Harris Elementary ranks higher (22.1 vs 19.9 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 James Monroe Middle and Joe Harris Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Rio Rancho in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Monroe Middle: 630. Joe Harris Elementary: 574. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Monroe Middle and Joe Harris Elementary rank in New Mexico?
James Monroe Middle is 63rd of 138 and Joe Harris Elementary is 214th of 416 among middle schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).