Fairacres Elementary vs Picacho Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairacres Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
405 students
Picacho Middle
Las Cruces · Public middle · Grades 6–8
698 students
| Measure | Fairacres Elementary Las Cruces, New Mexico | Picacho Middle Las Cruces, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #207 of 416 | #71 of 138 |
| National rank | #43384 of 50,301 | #13945 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 405 | 698 |
| Enrollment | 405 | 698 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 16% |
| city | Las Cruces | Las Cruces |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairacres Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.3 vs 19.0).
- •Fairacres Elementary does better on math proficiency (28% vs 16%).
- •Fairacres Elementary does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 26%).
- •Fairacres Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.8% vs 100%).
- •Picacho Middle does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.1).
- •Picacho Middle is the larger school with 698 students compared with 405.
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 Fairacres Elementary better than Picacho Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Fairacres Elementary ranks higher (22.3 vs 19.0 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 Fairacres Elementary and Picacho Middle?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Las Cruces and Las Cruces in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairacres Elementary: 405. Picacho Middle: 698. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairacres Elementary and Picacho Middle rank in New Mexico?
Fairacres Elementary is 207th of 416 and Picacho Middle is 71st of 138 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).