Belen Middle vs La Merced Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belen Middle
Belen · Public middle · Grades 7–8
475 students
La Merced Elementary
Belen · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
463 students
| Measure | Belen Middle Belen, New Mexico | La Merced Elementary Belen, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #119 of 138 | #272 of 416 |
| National rank | #14834 of 15,369 | #45922 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 475 | 463 |
| Enrollment | 475 | 463 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 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 12.7).
- •La Merced Elementary does better on math proficiency (29% vs 11%).
- •La Merced Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 28%).
- •Belen Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.8% vs 100%).
- •Belen Middle does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.0).
- •Belen Middle is the larger school with 475 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 Middle better than La Merced Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), La Merced Elementary ranks higher (18.3 vs 12.7 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 Middle and La Merced Elementary?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Belen and Belen in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belen Middle: 475. La Merced Elementary: 463. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belen Middle and La Merced Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Belen Middle is 119th of 138 and La Merced Elementary is 272nd of 416 among middle schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).