Los Ranchos Elementary vs Taft Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Los Ranchos Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
194 students
Taft Middle
Albuquerque · Public middle · Grades 6–8
243 students
| Measure | Los Ranchos Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico | Taft Middle Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #306 of 416 | #94 of 138 |
| National rank | #47076 of 50,301 | #14443 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 194 | 243 |
| Enrollment | 194 | 243 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 8.4 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 16% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (16.1 vs 16.0).
- •Los Ranchos Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 16%).
- •Taft Middle does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 17%).
- •Taft Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 100%).
- •Los Ranchos Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.4 vs 12.2).
- •Taft Middle is the larger school with 243 students compared with 194.
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 Ranchos Elementary better than Taft Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Los Ranchos Elementary and Taft Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Los Ranchos Elementary: 194. Taft Middle: 243. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Los Ranchos Elementary and Taft Middle rank in New Mexico?
Los Ranchos Elementary is 306th of 416 and Taft Middle is 94th of 138 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).