La Cueva High vs North Star Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Cueva High
Albuquerque · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,826 students
North Star Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades K–5
510 students
| Measure | La Cueva High Albuquerque, New Mexico | North Star Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #24 of 156 | #6 of 416 |
| National rank | #9109 of 16,910 | #8343 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,826 | 510 |
| Enrollment | 1,826 | 510 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.8% | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 69% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Star Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.4 vs 47.3).
- •North Star Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 41%).
- •La Cueva High does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 61%).
- •North Star Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.0).
- •La Cueva High is the larger school with 1,826 students compared with 510.
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 La Cueva High better than North Star Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), North Star Elementary ranks higher (74.4 vs 47.3 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 La Cueva High and North Star Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Cueva High: 1,826. North Star Elementary: 510. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Cueva High and North Star Elementary rank in New Mexico?
La Cueva High is 24th of 156 and North Star Elementary is 6th of 416 among high schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).