Van Buren Middle vs Wilson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle 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
Wilson Middle
Albuquerque · Public middle · Grades 6–8
359 students
| Measure | Van Buren Middle Albuquerque, New Mexico | Wilson Middle Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #113 of 138 | #87 of 138 |
| National rank | #14776 of 15,369 | #14382 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 344 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 344 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 97.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 9% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilson Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.4 vs 13.4).
- •Wilson Middle does better on math proficiency (9% vs 6%).
- •Van Buren Middle does better on reading proficiency (15% vs 12%).
- •Wilson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.5% vs 98.3%).
- •Wilson Middle does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.2).
- •Wilson Middle is the larger school with 359 students compared with 344.
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 Wilson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Wilson Middle ranks higher (16.4 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 Van Buren Middle and Wilson Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Van Buren Middle: 344. Wilson Middle: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Van Buren Middle and Wilson Middle rank in New Mexico?
Van Buren Middle is 113th of 138 and Wilson Middle is 87th of 138 among middle schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).