Hayes Middle vs La Mesa Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hayes Middle
Albuquerque · Public middle · Grades 6–8
372 students
La Mesa Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students
| Measure | Hayes Middle Albuquerque, New Mexico | La Mesa Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #93 of 138 | #312 of 416 |
| National rank | #14436 of 15,369 | #47191 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 372 | 415 |
| Enrollment | 372 | 415 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 15% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (16.0 vs 15.9).
- •La Mesa Elementary does better on math proficiency (15% vs 5%).
- •La Mesa Elementary does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •La Mesa Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.8% vs 99.7%).
- •Hayes Middle does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 12.6).
- •La Mesa Elementary is the larger school with 415 students compared with 372.
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 Hayes Middle better than La Mesa 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 Hayes Middle and La Mesa Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hayes Middle: 372. La Mesa Elementary: 415. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hayes Middle and La Mesa Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Hayes Middle is 93rd of 138 and La Mesa Elementary is 312th of 416 among middle schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).