Buena Vista Elementary vs Sierra Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buena Vista Elementary
Alamogordo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
222 students
Sierra Elementary
Alamogordo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
284 students
| Measure | Buena Vista Elementary Alamogordo, New Mexico | Sierra Elementary Alamogordo, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #190 of 416 | #80 of 416 |
| National rank | #42278 of 50,301 | #34399 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 222 | 284 |
| Enrollment | 222 | 284 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| city | Alamogordo | Alamogordo |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sierra Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.4 vs 24.0).
- •Sierra Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Sierra Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Sierra Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 100%).
- •Buena Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 17.8).
- •Sierra Elementary is the larger school with 284 students compared with 222.
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 Buena Vista Elementary better than Sierra Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sierra Elementary ranks higher (36.4 vs 24.0 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 Buena Vista Elementary and Sierra Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Alamogordo and Alamogordo in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buena Vista Elementary: 222. Sierra Elementary: 284. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buena Vista Elementary and Sierra Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Buena Vista Elementary is 190th of 416 and Sierra Elementary is 80th of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).