Explore Academy Las Cruces vs Sierra Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 882 m 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
Sierra Middle
Las Cruces · Public middle · Grades 6–8
698 students
| Measure | Explore Academy Las Cruces Las Cruces, New Mexico | Sierra Middle Las Cruces, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #46 of 138 |
| National rank | – | #13218 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–11 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 599 | 698 |
| Enrollment | 599 | 698 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.6% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 29% |
| Math proficiency | – | 21% |
| 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 99.7%).
- •Sierra Middle does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.7).
- •Sierra Middle is the larger school with 698 students compared with 599.
- •Explore Academy Las Cruces is a charter school while Sierra Middle 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 Sierra Middle?
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 Sierra Middle?
About 882 m in a straight line, between Las Cruces and Las Cruces in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Explore Academy Las Cruces: 599. Sierra Middle: 698. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Explore Academy Las Cruces and Sierra Middle rank in New Mexico?
Explore Academy Las Cruces is unranked and Sierra Middle is 46th of 138 among other schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).