Dennis Chavez Elementary vs Valencia Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 6.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dennis Chavez Elementary
Belen · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
294 students
Valencia Middle School
Los Lunas · Public middle · Grades 7–8
445 students
| Measure | Dennis Chavez Elementary Belen, New Mexico | Valencia Middle School Los Lunas, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #266 of 416 | #136 of 138 |
| National rank | #45648 of 50,301 | #15240 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 294 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 294 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 15% |
| city | Belen | Los Lunas |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dennis Chavez Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.7 vs 7.8).
- •Dennis Chavez Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 15%).
- •Dennis Chavez Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 25%).
- •Valencia Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.8% vs 100%).
- •Dennis Chavez Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 21.2).
- •Valencia Middle School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 294.
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 Dennis Chavez Elementary better than Valencia Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dennis Chavez Elementary ranks higher (18.7 vs 7.8 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 Dennis Chavez Elementary and Valencia Middle School?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Belen and Los Lunas in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dennis Chavez Elementary: 294. Valencia Middle School: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dennis Chavez Elementary and Valencia Middle School rank in New Mexico?
Dennis Chavez Elementary is 266th of 416 and Valencia Middle School is 136th of 138 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).