Cesar Chavez Elementary vs Mesa Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cesar Chavez Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
492 students
Mesa Middle
Las Cruces · Public middle · Grades 6–8
728 students
| Measure | Cesar Chavez Elementary Las Cruces, New Mexico | Mesa Middle Las Cruces, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #84 of 416 | #120 of 138 |
| National rank | #34616 of 50,301 | #14841 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 492 | 728 |
| Enrollment | 492 | 728 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 30% |
| Math proficiency | – | 10% |
| city | Las Cruces | Las Cruces |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cesar Chavez Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.0 vs 12.7).
- •Cesar Chavez Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 15.8).
- •Mesa Middle is the larger school with 728 students compared with 492.
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 Cesar Chavez Elementary better than Mesa Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Cesar Chavez Elementary ranks higher (36.0 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 Cesar Chavez Elementary and Mesa Middle?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Las Cruces and Las Cruces in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cesar Chavez Elementary: 492. Mesa Middle: 728. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cesar Chavez Elementary and Mesa Middle rank in New Mexico?
Cesar Chavez Elementary is 84th of 416 and Mesa Middle is 120th of 138 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).