Dugan-Tarango Middle vs Dulce Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Mexico, United States, 536 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dugan-Tarango Middle
Lordsburg · Public middle · Grades 5–8
124 students
Dulce Middle
Dulce · Public middle · Grades 6–8
130 students
| Measure | Dugan-Tarango Middle Lordsburg, New Mexico | Dulce Middle Dulce, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #124 of 138 | #134 of 138 |
| National rank | #14935 of 15,369 | #15100 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 124 | 130 |
| Enrollment | 124 | 130 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 98.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| city | Lordsburg | Dulce |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dugan-Tarango Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.7 vs 9.9).
- •Dugan-Tarango Middle does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 2.5%).
- •Dulce Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.5% vs 100%).
- •Dugan-Tarango Middle does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.4).
- •Dulce Middle is the larger school with 130 students compared with 124.
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 Dugan-Tarango Middle better than Dulce Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Dugan-Tarango Middle ranks higher (11.7 vs 9.9 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 Dugan-Tarango Middle and Dulce Middle?
About 536 km in a straight line, between Lordsburg and Dulce in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dugan-Tarango Middle: 124. Dulce Middle: 130. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dugan-Tarango Middle and Dulce Middle rank in New Mexico?
Dugan-Tarango Middle is 124th of 138 and Dulce Middle is 134th of 138 among middle schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).