North Valley Academy vs Taft Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Valley Academy
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
280 students
Taft Middle
Albuquerque · Public middle · Grades 6–8
243 students
| Measure | North Valley Academy Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico | Taft Middle Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #285 of 416 | #94 of 138 |
| National rank | #46343 of 50,301 | #14443 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 280 | 243 |
| Enrollment | 280 | 243 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 16% |
| city | Los Ranchos de Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Valley Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.5 vs 16.0).
- •North Valley Academy does better on math proficiency (26% vs 16%).
- •North Valley Academy does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 19%).
- •Taft Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 100%).
- •Taft Middle does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.7).
- •North Valley Academy is the larger school with 280 students compared with 243.
- •North Valley Academy is a charter school while Taft Middle 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 North Valley Academy better than Taft Middle?
On the Success Index (US), North Valley Academy ranks higher (17.5 vs 16.0 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 North Valley Academy and Taft Middle?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Los Ranchos de Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Valley Academy: 280. Taft Middle: 243. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Valley Academy and Taft Middle rank in New Mexico?
North Valley Academy is 285th of 416 and Taft Middle is 94th of 138 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).