Van Buren Middle vs Wherry Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Van Buren Middle
Albuquerque · Public middle · Grades 6–8
344 students
Wherry Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
240 students
| Measure | Van Buren Middle Albuquerque, New Mexico | Wherry Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #113 of 138 | #383 of 416 |
| National rank | #14776 of 15,369 | #48703 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 344 | 240 |
| Enrollment | 344 | 240 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 8% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (13.4 vs 12.5).
- •Wherry Elementary does better on math proficiency (8% vs 6%).
- •Van Buren Middle does better on reading proficiency (15% vs 5%).
- •Van Buren Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.3% vs 100%).
- •Wherry Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.2).
- •Van Buren Middle is the larger school with 344 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 Van Buren Middle better than Wherry Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Van Buren Middle and Wherry Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Van Buren Middle: 344. Wherry Elementary: 240. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Van Buren Middle and Wherry Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Van Buren Middle is 113th of 138 and Wherry Elementary is 383rd of 416 among middle schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).