Hermosa Heights Elementary vs Sunset View Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 320 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
Sunset View Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades K–5
407 students
| Measure | Hermosa Heights Elementary Las Cruces, New Mexico | Sunset View Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #275 of 416 | #209 of 416 |
| National rank | #45966 of 50,301 | #43414 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 408 | 407 |
| Enrollment | 408 | 407 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.2% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 33% |
| city | Las Cruces | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunset View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.3 vs 18.2).
- •Sunset View Elementary does better on math proficiency (33% vs 12%).
- •Sunset View Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Sunset View Elementary 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 16.3).
- •Hermosa Heights Elementary is the larger school with 408 students compared with 407.
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 Sunset View Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sunset View Elementary ranks higher (22.3 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 Sunset View Elementary?
About 320 km in a straight line, between Las Cruces and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hermosa Heights Elementary: 408. Sunset View Elementary: 407. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hermosa Heights Elementary and Sunset View Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Hermosa Heights Elementary is 275th of 416 and Sunset View Elementary is 209th of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).