Animas Elementary vs Heights Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Animas Elementary
Farmington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
345 students
Heights Middle School
Farmington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
660 students
| Measure | Animas Elementary Farmington, New Mexico | Heights Middle School Farmington, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #213 of 416 | #12 of 138 |
| National rank | #43507 of 50,301 | #9683 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 345 | 660 |
| Enrollment | 345 | 660 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 25% |
| city | Farmington | Farmington |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heights Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.6 vs 22.1).
- •Heights Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 33%).
- •Animas Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 16.9).
- •Heights Middle School is the larger school with 660 students compared with 345.
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 Animas Elementary better than Heights Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Heights Middle School ranks higher (40.6 vs 22.1 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 Animas Elementary and Heights Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Farmington and Farmington in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Animas Elementary: 345. Heights Middle School: 660. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Animas Elementary and Heights Middle School rank in New Mexico?
Animas Elementary is 213th of 416 and Heights Middle School is 12th of 138 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).