Belen High vs La Merced Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belen High
Belen · Public high · Grades 9–12
958 students
La Merced Elementary
Belen · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
463 students
| Measure | Belen High Belen, New Mexico | La Merced Elementary Belen, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #146 of 156 | #272 of 416 |
| National rank | #16690 of 16,910 | #45922 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 958 | 463 |
| Enrollment | 958 | 463 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.9% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 29% |
| city | Belen | Belen |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Merced Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.3 vs 8.7).
- •La Merced Elementary does better on math proficiency (29% vs 10%).
- •La Merced Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 23%).
- •Belen High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.9% vs 100%).
- •La Merced Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 19.2).
- •Belen High is the larger school with 958 students compared with 463.
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 Belen High better than La Merced Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), La Merced Elementary ranks higher (18.3 vs 8.7 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 Belen High and La Merced Elementary?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Belen and Belen in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belen High: 958. La Merced Elementary: 463. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belen High and La Merced Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Belen High is 146th of 156 and La Merced Elementary is 272nd of 416 among high schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).