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Route 66 Elementary vs Sandia Base Elementary

A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 28 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureRoute 66 Elementary
Moriarty, New Mexico
Sandia Base Elementary
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Success Index (US)
28
Lower 50%
26
Lower 50%
State rank#140 of 416#163 of 416
National rank#39714 of 50,301#40949 of 50,301
SectorPublicPublic
TypeElementaryElementary
Year rangeGrades Kโ€“5Grades PKโ€“6
Students278280
Enrollment278280
Free/reduced-price lunch99.6%100%
Students per teacher10.714.0
Reading proficiency37%40%
Math proficiency27%31%
cityMoriartyAlbuquerque
stateNew MexicoNew Mexico
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The verdict

  • โ€ขRoute 66 Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.2 vs 26.2).
  • โ€ขSandia Base Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 27%).
  • โ€ขSandia Base Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 37%).
  • โ€ขRoute 66 Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 100%).
  • โ€ขRoute 66 Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 14.0).
  • โ€ขSandia Base Elementary is the larger school with 280 students compared with 278.

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 Route 66 Elementary better than Sandia Base Elementary?

On the Success Index (US), Route 66 Elementary ranks higher (28.2 vs 26.2 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 Route 66 Elementary and Sandia Base Elementary?

About 28 km in a straight line, between Moriarty and Albuquerque in New Mexico.

Which has the better Enrollment?

Route 66 Elementary: 278. Sandia Base Elementary: 280. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

How do Route 66 Elementary and Sandia Base Elementary rank in New Mexico?

Route 66 Elementary is 140th of 416 and Sandia Base Elementary is 163rd of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).