Los Puentes Charter vs Macarthur 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.
Los Puentes Charter
Albuquerque · Charter high · Grades 7–12
139 students
Macarthur Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
241 students
| Measure | Los Puentes Charter Albuquerque, New Mexico | Macarthur Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #39 of 156 | #151 of 416 |
| National rank | #13193 of 16,910 | #40398 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 139 | 241 |
| Enrollment | 139 | 241 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.1% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 32% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Los Puentes Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.7 vs 27.0).
- •Macarthur Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 2.5%).
- •Macarthur Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 7.5%).
- •Los Puentes Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.1% vs 100%).
- •Macarthur Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 15.4).
- •Macarthur Elementary is the larger school with 241 students compared with 139.
- •Los Puentes Charter is a charter school while Macarthur Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Los Puentes Charter better than Macarthur Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Los Puentes Charter ranks higher (30.7 vs 27.0 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 Los Puentes Charter and Macarthur Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Los Puentes Charter: 139. Macarthur Elementary: 241. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Los Puentes Charter and Macarthur Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Los Puentes Charter is 39th of 156 and Macarthur Elementary is 151st of 416 among high schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).