Carlos F. Vigil Middle vs Lindsey-Steiner Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Mexico, United States, 322 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlos F. Vigil Middle
Espanola · Public middle · Grades 7–8
379 students
Lindsey-Steiner Elementary
Portales · Public middle · Grades 5–6
376 students
| Measure | Carlos F. Vigil Middle Espanola, New Mexico | Lindsey-Steiner Elementary Portales, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #29 of 138 | #61 of 138 |
| National rank | #12524 of 15,369 | #13772 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 379 | 376 |
| Enrollment | 379 | 376 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.3% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 32% |
| Math proficiency | – | 18% |
| city | Espanola | Portales |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carlos F. Vigil Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.8 vs 20.0).
- •Carlos F. Vigil Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.3% vs 99.7%).
- •Lindsey-Steiner Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.6).
- •Carlos F. Vigil Middle is the larger school with 379 students compared with 376.
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 Carlos F. Vigil Middle better than Lindsey-Steiner Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carlos F. Vigil Middle ranks higher (26.8 vs 20.0 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 Carlos F. Vigil Middle and Lindsey-Steiner Elementary?
About 322 km in a straight line, between Espanola and Portales in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carlos F. Vigil Middle: 379. Lindsey-Steiner Elementary: 376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carlos F. Vigil Middle and Lindsey-Steiner Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Carlos F. Vigil Middle is 29th of 138 and Lindsey-Steiner Elementary is 61st of 138 among middle schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).