Deming Intermediate vs Lindsey-Steiner Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Mexico, United States, 466 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deming Intermediate
Deming · Public middle · Grades 6–6
373 students
Lindsey-Steiner Elementary
Portales · Public middle · Grades 5–6
376 students
| Measure | Deming Intermediate Deming, New Mexico | Lindsey-Steiner Elementary Portales, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #101 of 138 | #61 of 138 |
| National rank | #14623 of 15,369 | #13772 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–6 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 373 | 376 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 376 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 18% |
| city | Deming | Portales |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lindsey-Steiner Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.0 vs 14.6).
- •Lindsey-Steiner Elementary does better on math proficiency (18% vs 12%).
- •Lindsey-Steiner Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 28%).
- •Lindsey-Steiner Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.7% vs 100%).
- •Lindsey-Steiner Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.3).
- •Lindsey-Steiner Elementary is the larger school with 376 students compared with 373.
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 Intermediate better than Lindsey-Steiner Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lindsey-Steiner Elementary ranks higher (20.0 vs 14.6 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 Deming Intermediate and Lindsey-Steiner Elementary?
About 466 km in a straight line, between Deming and Portales in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deming Intermediate: 373. Lindsey-Steiner Elementary: 376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deming Intermediate and Lindsey-Steiner Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Deming Intermediate is 101st of 138 and Lindsey-Steiner Elementary is 61st of 138 among middle schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).