Chief Manuelito Middle vs Tobe Turpen Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chief Manuelito Middle
Gallup · Public middle · Grades 6–8
634 students
Tobe Turpen Elementary
Gallup · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
397 students
| Measure | Chief Manuelito Middle Gallup, New Mexico | Tobe Turpen Elementary Gallup, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #92 of 138 | #343 of 416 |
| National rank | #14432 of 15,369 | #47804 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 634 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 634 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.8% | 90.2% |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 28% |
| city | Gallup | Gallup |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chief Manuelito Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.0 vs 14.7).
- •Tobe Turpen Elementary does better on math proficiency (28% vs 14%).
- •Chief Manuelito Middle does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 22%).
- •Chief Manuelito Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.8% vs 90.2%).
- •Chief Manuelito Middle is the larger school with 634 students compared with 397.
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 Chief Manuelito Middle better than Tobe Turpen Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Chief Manuelito Middle ranks higher (16.0 vs 14.7 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 Chief Manuelito Middle and Tobe Turpen Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Gallup and Gallup in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chief Manuelito Middle: 634. Tobe Turpen Elementary: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chief Manuelito Middle and Tobe Turpen Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Chief Manuelito Middle is 92nd of 138 and Tobe Turpen Elementary is 343rd of 416 among middle schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).