James Monroe Middle vs Tierra Antigua Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 2.8 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
Tierra Antigua Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades K–5
696 students
| Measure | James Monroe Middle Albuquerque, New Mexico | Tierra Antigua Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #63 of 138 | #86 of 416 |
| National rank | #13797 of 15,369 | #34846 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 630 | 696 |
| Enrollment | 630 | 696 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 99.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 47% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tierra Antigua Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.7 vs 19.9).
- •Tierra Antigua Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 21%).
- •Tierra Antigua Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 26%).
- •James Monroe Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 99.9%).
- •James Monroe Middle does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.2).
- •Tierra Antigua Elementary is the larger school with 696 students compared with 630.
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 Tierra Antigua Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Tierra Antigua Elementary ranks higher (35.7 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 Tierra Antigua Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Monroe Middle: 630. Tierra Antigua Elementary: 696. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Monroe Middle and Tierra Antigua Elementary rank in New Mexico?
James Monroe Middle is 63rd of 138 and Tierra Antigua Elementary is 86th of 416 among middle schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).