Hermosa Heights Elementary vs Valley View Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.4 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
Valley View Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
343 students
| Measure | Hermosa Heights Elementary Las Cruces, New Mexico | Valley View Elementary Las Cruces, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #275 of 416 | #286 of 416 |
| National rank | #45966 of 50,301 | #46352 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 408 | 343 |
| Enrollment | 408 | 343 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.2% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 12% |
| city | Las Cruces | Las Cruces |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (18.2 vs 17.5).
- •Hermosa Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Valley View Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.7% vs 100.2%).
- •Valley View Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 11.3).
- •Hermosa Heights Elementary is the larger school with 408 students compared with 343.
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 Valley View 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 Hermosa Heights Elementary and Valley View Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Las Cruces and Las Cruces in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hermosa Heights Elementary: 408. Valley View Elementary: 343. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hermosa Heights Elementary and Valley View Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Hermosa Heights Elementary is 275th of 416 and Valley View Elementary is 286th of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).