Chaparral Middle vs Los Alamos Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Mexico, United States, 429 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chaparral Middle
Chaparral · Public middle · Grades 7–8
546 students
Los Alamos Middle
Los Alamos · Public middle · Grades 7–8
543 students
| Measure | Chaparral Middle Chaparral, New Mexico | Los Alamos Middle Los Alamos, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #73 of 138 | #2 of 138 |
| National rank | #13971 of 15,369 | #3086 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 546 | 543 |
| Enrollment | 546 | 543 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 13.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 48% |
| city | Chaparral | Los Alamos |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Los Alamos Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.2 vs 18.8).
- •Los Alamos Middle does better on math proficiency (48% vs 21%).
- •Los Alamos Middle does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 28%).
- •Los Alamos Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.6% vs 100%).
- •Los Alamos Middle does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.3).
- •Chaparral Middle is the larger school with 546 students compared with 543.
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 Los Alamos Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Los Alamos Middle ranks higher (71.2 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 Los Alamos Middle?
About 429 km in a straight line, between Chaparral and Los Alamos in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chaparral Middle: 546. Los Alamos Middle: 543. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chaparral Middle and Los Alamos Middle rank in New Mexico?
Chaparral Middle is 73rd of 138 and Los Alamos Middle is 2nd of 138 among middle schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).