Chaparral Middle vs La Luz Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 8.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chaparral Middle
Alamogordo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
513 students
La Luz Elementary
La Luz · Public elementary · Grades K–5
224 students
| Measure | Chaparral Middle Alamogordo, New Mexico | La Luz Elementary La Luz, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #51 of 138 | #368 of 416 |
| National rank | #13320 of 15,369 | #48386 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 513 | 224 |
| Enrollment | 513 | 224 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 17% |
| city | Alamogordo | La Luz |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chaparral Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.5 vs 13.3).
- •Chaparral Middle does better on math proficiency (23% vs 17%).
- •Chaparral Middle does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 32%).
- •La Luz Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 100%).
- •Chaparral Middle does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 18.7).
- •Chaparral Middle is the larger school with 513 students compared with 224.
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 Chaparral Middle better than La Luz Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Chaparral Middle ranks higher (22.5 vs 13.3 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 Chaparral Middle and La Luz Elementary?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Alamogordo and La Luz in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chaparral Middle: 513. La Luz Elementary: 224. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chaparral Middle and La Luz Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Chaparral Middle is 51st of 138 and La Luz Elementary is 368th of 416 among middle schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).