Taft Middle vs Taylor Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Mexico, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Taft Middle
Albuquerque · Public middle · Grades 6–8
243 students
Taylor Middle
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque · Public middle · Grades 6–8
245 students
| Measure | Taft Middle Albuquerque, New Mexico | Taylor Middle Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #94 of 138 | #65 of 138 |
| National rank | #14443 of 15,369 | #13852 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 243 | 245 |
| Enrollment | 243 | 245 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 13% |
| city | Albuquerque | Los Ranchos de Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Taylor Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.6 vs 16.0).
- •Taft Middle does better on math proficiency (16% vs 13%).
- •Taylor Middle does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 19%).
- •Taylor Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 99.6%).
- •Taylor Middle does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 12.2).
- •Taylor Middle is the larger school with 245 students compared with 243.
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 Taft Middle better than Taylor Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Taylor Middle ranks higher (19.6 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 Taft Middle and Taylor Middle?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Taft Middle: 243. Taylor Middle: 245. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Taft Middle and Taylor Middle rank in New Mexico?
Taft Middle is 94th of 138 and Taylor Middle is 65th of 138 among middle schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).