Columbia Elementary vs Vista Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 439 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
182 students
Vista Middle
Las Cruces · Public middle · Grades 6–8
574 students
| Measure | Columbia Elementary Las Cruces, New Mexico | Vista Middle Las Cruces, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #282 of 416 | #34 of 138 |
| National rank | #46266 of 50,301 | #12827 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 182 | 574 |
| Enrollment | 182 | 574 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 7.0 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 19% |
| city | Las Cruces | Las Cruces |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vista Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.2 vs 17.6).
- •Vista Middle does better on math proficiency (19% vs 16%).
- •Vista Middle does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 25%).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on students per teacher (7.0 vs 10.3).
- •Vista Middle is the larger school with 574 students compared with 182.
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 Columbia Elementary better than Vista Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Vista Middle ranks higher (25.2 vs 17.6 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 Columbia Elementary and Vista Middle?
About 439 m in a straight line, between Las Cruces and Las Cruces in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Elementary: 182. Vista Middle: 574. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Elementary and Vista Middle rank in New Mexico?
Columbia Elementary is 282nd of 416 and Vista Middle is 34th of 138 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).