Hermosa Heights Elementary vs Lynn Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.1 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
Lynn Middle
Las Cruces · Public middle · Grades 6–8
507 students
| Measure | Hermosa Heights Elementary Las Cruces, New Mexico | Lynn Middle Las Cruces, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #275 of 416 | #67 of 138 |
| National rank | #45966 of 50,301 | #13883 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 408 | 507 |
| Enrollment | 408 | 507 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.2% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 10% |
| city | Las Cruces | Las Cruces |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lynn Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.4 vs 18.2).
- •Hermosa Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (12% vs 10%).
- •Hermosa Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 26%).
- •Lynn Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.8% vs 100.2%).
- •Lynn Middle does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 11.3).
- •Lynn Middle is the larger school with 507 students compared with 408.
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 Lynn Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lynn Middle ranks higher (19.4 vs 18.2 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 Lynn Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Las Cruces and Las Cruces in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hermosa Heights Elementary: 408. Lynn Middle: 507. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hermosa Heights Elementary and Lynn Middle rank in New Mexico?
Hermosa Heights Elementary is 275th of 416 and Lynn Middle is 67th of 138 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).