Chaparral Middle vs Desert Trail Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 435 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chaparral Middle
Chaparral · Public middle · Grades 7–8
546 students
Desert Trail Elementary
Chaparral · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
479 students
| Measure | Chaparral Middle Chaparral, New Mexico | Desert Trail Elementary Chaparral, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #73 of 138 | #215 of 416 |
| National rank | #13971 of 15,369 | #43574 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 546 | 479 |
| Enrollment | 546 | 479 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 33% |
| city | Chaparral | Chaparral |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Trail Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.0 vs 18.8).
- •Desert Trail Elementary does better on math proficiency (33% vs 21%).
- •Desert Trail Elementary does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 28%).
- •Chaparral Middle does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.5).
- •Chaparral Middle is the larger school with 546 students compared with 479.
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 Desert Trail Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Trail Elementary ranks higher (22.0 vs 18.8 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 Desert Trail Elementary?
About 435 m in a straight line, between Chaparral and Chaparral in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chaparral Middle: 546. Desert Trail Elementary: 479. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chaparral Middle and Desert Trail Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Chaparral Middle is 73rd of 138 and Desert Trail Elementary is 215th of 416 among middle schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).