Explore Academy Las Cruces vs Hermosa Heights Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Explore Academy Las Cruces
Las Cruces · Charter other · Grades K–11
599 students
Hermosa Heights Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
408 students
| Measure | Explore Academy Las Cruces Las Cruces, New Mexico | Hermosa Heights Elementary Las Cruces, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #275 of 416 |
| National rank | – | #45966 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–11 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 599 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 599 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.6% | 100.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 27% |
| Math proficiency | – | 12% |
| city | Las Cruces | Las Cruces |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Explore Academy Las Cruces does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.6% vs 100.2%).
- •Hermosa Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.7).
- •Explore Academy Las Cruces is the larger school with 599 students compared with 408.
- •Explore Academy Las Cruces is a charter school while Hermosa Heights 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 Explore Academy Las Cruces better than Hermosa Heights 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 Explore Academy Las Cruces and Hermosa Heights Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Las Cruces and Las Cruces in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Explore Academy Las Cruces: 599. Hermosa Heights Elementary: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Explore Academy Las Cruces and Hermosa Heights Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Explore Academy Las Cruces is unranked and Hermosa Heights Elementary is 275th of 416 among other schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).