Hermosa Heights Elementary vs Las Montanas Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hermosa Heights Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
408 students
Las Montanas Charter
Las Cruces · Charter high · Grades 9–12
201 students
| Measure | Hermosa Heights Elementary Las Cruces, New Mexico | Las Montanas Charter Las Cruces, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #275 of 416 | #116 of 156 |
| National rank | #45966 of 50,301 | #16177 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 408 | 201 |
| Enrollment | 408 | 201 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.2% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 2.5% |
| city | Las Cruces | Las Cruces |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hermosa Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.2 vs 14.2).
- •Hermosa Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (12% vs 2.5%).
- •Las Montanas Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (100% vs 100.2%).
- •Hermosa Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.6).
- •Hermosa Heights Elementary is the larger school with 408 students compared with 201.
- •Hermosa Heights Elementary is a public school while Las Montanas Charter is a charter 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 Hermosa Heights Elementary better than Las Montanas Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Hermosa Heights Elementary ranks higher (18.2 vs 14.2 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 Hermosa Heights Elementary and Las Montanas Charter?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Las Cruces and Las Cruces in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hermosa Heights Elementary: 408. Las Montanas Charter: 201. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hermosa Heights Elementary and Las Montanas Charter rank in New Mexico?
Hermosa Heights Elementary is 275th of 416 and Las Montanas Charter is 116th of 156 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).