El Capitan Elementary vs Sierra Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 644 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Capitan Elementary
Roswell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
380 students
Sierra Middle
Roswell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
557 students
| Measure | El Capitan Elementary Roswell, New Mexico | Sierra Middle Roswell, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #143 of 416 | #106 of 138 |
| National rank | #39855 of 50,301 | #14660 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 380 | 557 |
| Enrollment | 380 | 557 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 15% |
| city | Roswell | Roswell |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •El Capitan Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.9 vs 14.3).
- •El Capitan Elementary does better on math proficiency (25% vs 15%).
- •El Capitan Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 20%).
- •El Capitan Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.3).
- •Sierra Middle is the larger school with 557 students compared with 380.
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 El Capitan Elementary better than Sierra Middle?
On the Success Index (US), El Capitan Elementary ranks higher (27.9 vs 14.3 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 El Capitan Elementary and Sierra Middle?
About 644 m in a straight line, between Roswell and Roswell in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Capitan Elementary: 380. Sierra Middle: 557. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Capitan Elementary and Sierra Middle rank in New Mexico?
El Capitan Elementary is 143rd of 416 and Sierra Middle is 106th of 138 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).