Camino Real Middle vs Desert Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Camino Real Middle
Las Cruces · Public middle · Grades 6–8
933 students
Desert Hills Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students
| Measure | Camino Real Middle Las Cruces, New Mexico | Desert Hills Elementary Las Cruces, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #21 of 138 | #55 of 416 |
| National rank | #11824 of 15,369 | #29256 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 933 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 933 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 46% |
| city | Las Cruces | Las Cruces |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Hills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.0 vs 30.5).
- •Desert Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 22%).
- •Desert Hills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 44%).
- •Camino Real Middle does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.2).
- •Camino Real Middle is the larger school with 933 students compared with 502.
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 Camino Real Middle better than Desert Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Hills Elementary ranks higher (44.0 vs 30.5 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 Camino Real Middle and Desert Hills Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Las Cruces and Las Cruces in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Camino Real Middle: 933. Desert Hills Elementary: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Camino Real Middle and Desert Hills Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Camino Real Middle is 21st of 138 and Desert Hills Elementary is 55th of 416 among middle schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).