Painted Sky Elementary vs West Mesa High
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.
Painted Sky Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
536 students
West Mesa High
Albuquerque · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,565 students
| Measure | Painted Sky Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico | West Mesa High Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #301 of 416 | #106 of 156 |
| National rank | #46879 of 50,301 | #16044 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 536 | 1,565 |
| Enrollment | 536 | 1,565 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 97.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 7% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Painted Sky Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.5 vs 15.1).
- •Painted Sky Elementary does better on math proficiency (14% vs 7%).
- •West Mesa High does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 19%).
- •West Mesa High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.4% vs 99.6%).
- •Painted Sky Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.2).
- •West Mesa High is the larger school with 1,565 students compared with 536.
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 Painted Sky Elementary better than West Mesa High?
On the Success Index (US), Painted Sky Elementary ranks higher (16.5 vs 15.1 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 Painted Sky Elementary and West Mesa High?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Painted Sky Elementary: 536. West Mesa High: 1,565. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Painted Sky Elementary and West Mesa High rank in New Mexico?
Painted Sky Elementary is 301st of 416 and West Mesa High is 106th of 156 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).