Edgewood Middle vs South Mountain Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edgewood Middle
Moriarty · Public middle · Grades 6–8
281 students
South Mountain Elementary
Moriarty · Public elementary · Grades K–5
303 students
| Measure | Edgewood Middle Moriarty, New Mexico | South Mountain Elementary Moriarty, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #43 of 138 | #63 of 416 |
| National rank | #13154 of 15,369 | #31619 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 281 | 303 |
| Enrollment | 281 | 303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 32% |
| city | Moriarty | Moriarty |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Mountain Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.5 vs 23.3).
- •South Mountain Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 28%).
- •South Mountain Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 34%).
- •South Mountain Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.7% vs 100%).
- •South Mountain Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.1).
- •South Mountain Elementary is the larger school with 303 students compared with 281.
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 Edgewood Middle better than South Mountain Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), South Mountain Elementary ranks higher (40.5 vs 23.3 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 Edgewood Middle and South Mountain Elementary?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Moriarty and Moriarty in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edgewood Middle: 281. South Mountain Elementary: 303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edgewood Middle and South Mountain Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Edgewood Middle is 43rd of 138 and South Mountain Elementary is 63rd of 416 among middle schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).