Alta Vista Elementary vs Midway Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 307 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alta Vista Elementary
Questa · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
106 students
Midway Elementary
Polvadera · Public elementary · Grades K–5
104 students
| Measure | Alta Vista Elementary Questa, New Mexico | Midway Elementary Polvadera, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #139 of 416 | #365 of 416 |
| National rank | #39376 of 50,301 | #48300 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 106 | 104 |
| Enrollment | 106 | 104 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.8% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 24.5% |
| city | Questa | Polvadera |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alta Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.7 vs 13.5).
- •Alta Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.8% vs 100%).
- •Alta Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 20.8).
- •Alta Vista Elementary is the larger school with 106 students compared with 104.
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 Alta Vista Elementary better than Midway Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Alta Vista Elementary ranks higher (28.7 vs 13.5 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 Alta Vista Elementary and Midway Elementary?
About 307 km in a straight line, between Questa and Polvadera in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta Vista Elementary: 106. Midway Elementary: 104. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta Vista Elementary and Midway Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Alta Vista Elementary is 139th of 416 and Midway Elementary is 365th of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).