Kennedy Middle vs Manzano Mesa Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kennedy Middle
Albuquerque · Public middle · Grades 6–8
296 students
Manzano Mesa Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
507 students
| Measure | Kennedy Middle Albuquerque, New Mexico | Manzano Mesa Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #86 of 138 | #178 of 416 |
| National rank | #14372 of 15,369 | #41718 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 296 | 507 |
| Enrollment | 296 | 507 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 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 16.4).
- •Manzano Mesa Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 5%).
- •Manzano Mesa Elementary does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 14%).
- •Kennedy Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.3% vs 99.6%).
- •Kennedy Middle does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.7).
- •Manzano Mesa Elementary is the larger school with 507 students compared with 296.
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 Kennedy Middle better than Manzano Mesa Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Manzano Mesa Elementary ranks higher (25.0 vs 16.4 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 Kennedy Middle and Manzano Mesa Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kennedy Middle: 296. Manzano Mesa Elementary: 507. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kennedy Middle and Manzano Mesa Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Kennedy Middle is 86th of 138 and Manzano Mesa Elementary is 178th of 416 among middle schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).