Booker T. Washington Elementary vs Murray Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Booker T. Washington Elementary
Hobbs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
155 students
Murray Elementary
Hobbs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
422 students
| Measure | Booker T. Washington Elementary Hobbs, New Mexico | Murray Elementary Hobbs, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #42 of 416 | #193 of 416 |
| National rank | #24104 of 50,301 | #42370 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 155 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 155 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.8% | 65.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 49.5% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 49.5% | 18% |
| city | Hobbs | Hobbs |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Booker T. Washington Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.5 vs 23.9).
- •Booker T. Washington Elementary does better on math proficiency (49.5% vs 18%).
- •Booker T. Washington Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49.5% vs 21%).
- •Murray Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.4% vs 65.8%).
- •Booker T. Washington Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.1).
- •Murray Elementary is the larger school with 422 students compared with 155.
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 Booker T. Washington Elementary better than Murray Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Booker T. Washington Elementary ranks higher (51.5 vs 23.9 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 Booker T. Washington Elementary and Murray Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Hobbs and Hobbs in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Booker T. Washington Elementary: 155. Murray Elementary: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Booker T. Washington Elementary and Murray Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Booker T. Washington Elementary is 42nd of 416 and Murray Elementary is 193rd of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).