Sandia Base Elementary vs Van Buren Middle
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.
Sandia Base Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
280 students
Van Buren Middle
Albuquerque · Public middle · Grades 6–8
344 students
| Measure | Sandia Base Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico | Van Buren Middle Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #163 of 416 | #113 of 138 |
| National rank | #40949 of 50,301 | #14776 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 280 | 344 |
| Enrollment | 280 | 344 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 98.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 6% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sandia Base Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.2 vs 13.4).
- •Sandia Base Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 6%).
- •Sandia Base Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 15%).
- •Van Buren Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.3% vs 100%).
- •Van Buren Middle does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.0).
- •Van Buren Middle is the larger school with 344 students compared with 280.
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 Sandia Base Elementary better than Van Buren Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Sandia Base Elementary ranks higher (26.2 vs 13.4 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 Sandia Base Elementary and Van Buren Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sandia Base Elementary: 280. Van Buren Middle: 344. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sandia Base Elementary and Van Buren Middle rank in New Mexico?
Sandia Base Elementary is 163rd of 416 and Van Buren Middle is 113th of 138 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).