Estancia Valley Classical Academy vs South Mountain Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 7.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Estancia Valley Classical Academy
Edgewood · Charter other · Grades K–12
565 students
South Mountain Elementary
Moriarty · Public elementary · Grades K–5
303 students
| Measure | Estancia Valley Classical Academy Edgewood, New Mexico | South Mountain Elementary Moriarty, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #63 of 416 |
| National rank | – | #31619 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 565 | 303 |
| Enrollment | 565 | 303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.9% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 32% |
| city | Edgewood | Moriarty |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Estancia Valley Classical Academy does better on math proficiency (39% vs 32%).
- •South Mountain Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 51%).
- •Estancia Valley Classical Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.9% vs 99.7%).
- •South Mountain Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 15.3).
- •Estancia Valley Classical Academy is the larger school with 565 students compared with 303.
- •Estancia Valley Classical Academy is a charter school while South Mountain Elementary is a public 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 Estancia Valley Classical Academy better than South Mountain Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Estancia Valley Classical Academy and South Mountain Elementary?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Edgewood and Moriarty in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Estancia Valley Classical Academy: 565. South Mountain Elementary: 303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Estancia Valley Classical Academy and South Mountain Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Estancia Valley Classical Academy is unranked and South Mountain Elementary is 63rd of 416 among other schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).