Macarthur Elementary vs Valley High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Macarthur Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
241 students
Valley High
Albuquerque · Public high · Grades 9–12
962 students
| Measure | Macarthur Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico | Valley High Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #151 of 416 | #91 of 156 |
| National rank | #40398 of 50,301 | #15722 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 241 | 962 |
| Enrollment | 241 | 962 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 96.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 8% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Macarthur Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.0 vs 17.3).
- •Macarthur Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 8%).
- •Macarthur Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 25%).
- •Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.2% vs 100%).
- •Macarthur Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 13.0).
- •Valley High is the larger school with 962 students compared with 241.
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 Macarthur Elementary better than Valley High?
On the Success Index (US), Macarthur Elementary ranks higher (27.0 vs 17.3 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 Macarthur Elementary and Valley High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Macarthur Elementary: 241. Valley High: 962. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Macarthur Elementary and Valley High rank in New Mexico?
Macarthur Elementary is 151st of 416 and Valley High is 91st of 156 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).