Taft Middle vs Zuni Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Mexico, United States, 200 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
Zuni Middle
Zuni · Public middle · Grades 6–8
240 students
| Measure | Taft Middle Albuquerque, New Mexico | Zuni Middle Zuni, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #94 of 138 | #117 of 138 |
| National rank | #14443 of 15,369 | #14815 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 243 | 240 |
| Enrollment | 243 | 240 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 8% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 4% |
| city | Albuquerque | Zuni |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Taft Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.0 vs 13.0).
- •Taft Middle does better on math proficiency (16% vs 4%).
- •Taft Middle does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 8%).
- •Taft Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 100%).
- •Zuni Middle does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.2).
- •Taft Middle is the larger school with 243 students compared with 240.
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 Zuni Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Taft Middle ranks higher (16.0 vs 13.0 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 Zuni Middle?
About 200 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Zuni in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Taft Middle: 243. Zuni Middle: 240. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Taft Middle and Zuni Middle rank in New Mexico?
Taft Middle is 94th of 138 and Zuni Middle is 117th of 138 among middle schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).