Aspen Community School vs Hillcrest Preschool
A head-to-head comparison of two other schools in New Mexico, United States, 396 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aspen Community School
Santa Fe · Public other · Grades PK–12
285 students
Hillcrest Preschool
Carlsbad · Public other · Grades PK–PK
316 students
| Measure | Aspen Community School Santa Fe, New Mexico | Hillcrest Preschool Carlsbad, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 285 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 285 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.6% | 7.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | – |
| Math proficiency | 16% | – |
| city | Santa Fe | Carlsbad |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Preschool does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.9% vs 98.6%).
- •Aspen Community School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 15.8).
- •Hillcrest Preschool is the larger school with 316 students compared with 285.
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 Aspen Community School better than Hillcrest Preschool?
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 Aspen Community School and Hillcrest Preschool?
About 396 km in a straight line, between Santa Fe and Carlsbad in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aspen Community School: 285. Hillcrest Preschool: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aspen Community School and Hillcrest Preschool rank in New Mexico?
Aspen Community School is unranked and Hillcrest Preschool is unranked among other schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).