Deming Cesar Chavez vs Ruben S. Torres Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deming Cesar Chavez
Deming · Charter high · Grades 9–12
177 students
Ruben S. Torres Elementary
Deming · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
363 students
| Measure | Deming Cesar Chavez Deming, New Mexico | Ruben S. Torres Elementary Deming, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 6 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #154 of 156 | #269 of 416 |
| National rank | #16803 of 16,910 | #45815 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 177 | 363 |
| Enrollment | 177 | 363 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 17% |
| city | Deming | Deming |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ruben S. Torres Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.5 vs 6.0).
- •Ruben S. Torres Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 2.5%).
- •Ruben S. Torres Elementary does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 7.5%).
- •Ruben S. Torres Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.6% vs 100%).
- •Ruben S. Torres Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 19.7).
- •Ruben S. Torres Elementary is the larger school with 363 students compared with 177.
- •Deming Cesar Chavez is a charter school while Ruben S. Torres Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Deming Cesar Chavez better than Ruben S. Torres Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ruben S. Torres Elementary ranks higher (18.5 vs 6.0 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 Deming Cesar Chavez and Ruben S. Torres Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Deming and Deming in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deming Cesar Chavez: 177. Ruben S. Torres Elementary: 363. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deming Cesar Chavez and Ruben S. Torres Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Deming Cesar Chavez is 154th of 156 and Ruben S. Torres Elementary is 269th of 416 among high schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).