Jimmy Carter Middle vs Painted Sky Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jimmy Carter Middle
Albuquerque · Public middle · Grades 6–8
436 students
Painted Sky Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
536 students
| Measure | Jimmy Carter Middle Albuquerque, New Mexico | Painted Sky Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #104 of 138 | #301 of 416 |
| National rank | #14649 of 15,369 | #46879 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 436 | 536 |
| Enrollment | 436 | 536 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 14% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Painted Sky Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.5 vs 14.4).
- •Painted Sky Elementary does better on math proficiency (14% vs 4%).
- •Painted Sky Elementary does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 11%).
- •Jimmy Carter Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.6%).
- •Jimmy Carter Middle does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 11.9).
- •Painted Sky Elementary is the larger school with 536 students compared with 436.
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 Jimmy Carter Middle better than Painted Sky Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Painted Sky Elementary ranks higher (16.5 vs 14.4 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 Jimmy Carter Middle and Painted Sky Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jimmy Carter Middle: 436. Painted Sky Elementary: 536. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jimmy Carter Middle and Painted Sky Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Jimmy Carter Middle is 104th of 138 and Painted Sky Elementary is 301st of 416 among middle schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).