Montessori of the Rio Grande vs Tierra Adentro
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Montessori of the Rio Grande
Albuquerque · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
219 students
Tierra Adentro
Albuquerque · Charter high · Grades 6–12
257 students
| Measure | Montessori of the Rio Grande Albuquerque, New Mexico | Tierra Adentro Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #26 of 416 | #92 of 156 |
| National rank | #18668 of 50,301 | #15739 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 219 | 257 |
| Enrollment | 219 | 257 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 8% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montessori of the Rio Grande scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.3 vs 17.2).
- •Montessori of the Rio Grande does better on math proficiency (37% vs 8%).
- •Montessori of the Rio Grande does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 23%).
- •Montessori of the Rio Grande does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21% vs 100%).
- •Tierra Adentro does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 12.2).
- •Tierra Adentro is the larger school with 257 students compared with 219.
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 Montessori of the Rio Grande better than Tierra Adentro?
On the Success Index (US), Montessori of the Rio Grande ranks higher (59.3 vs 17.2 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 Montessori of the Rio Grande and Tierra Adentro?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Montessori of the Rio Grande: 219. Tierra Adentro: 257. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Montessori of the Rio Grande and Tierra Adentro rank in New Mexico?
Montessori of the Rio Grande is 26th of 416 and Tierra Adentro is 92nd of 156 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).