Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary vs Rio Gallinas School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary
Las Vegas · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
189 students
Rio Gallinas School
Las Vegas · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
80 students
| Measure | Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary Las Vegas, New Mexico | Rio Gallinas School Las Vegas, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #348 of 416 | #414 of 416 |
| National rank | #47908 of 50,301 | #50067 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–3 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 189 | 80 |
| Enrollment | 189 | 80 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 26.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 5% |
| city | Las Vegas | Las Vegas |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.4 vs 6.6).
- •Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 5%).
- •Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 5%).
- •Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 26.7).
- •Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary is the larger school with 189 students compared with 80.
- •Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary is a public school while Rio Gallinas School is a charter 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 Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary better than Rio Gallinas School?
On the Success Index (US), Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary ranks higher (14.4 vs 6.6 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 Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary and Rio Gallinas School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Las Vegas and Las Vegas in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary: 189. Rio Gallinas School: 80. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary and Rio Gallinas School rank in New Mexico?
Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary is 348th of 416 and Rio Gallinas School is 414th of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).