Hermosa Middle School vs Zia Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Mexico, United States, 514 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hermosa Middle School
Farmington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
622 students
Zia Middle
Las Cruces · Public middle · Grades 6–8
616 students
| Measure | Hermosa Middle School Farmington, New Mexico | Zia Middle Las Cruces, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #40 of 138 | #79 of 138 |
| National rank | #13065 of 15,369 | #14064 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 622 | 616 |
| Enrollment | 622 | 616 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 12% |
| city | Farmington | Las Cruces |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hermosa Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.8 vs 18.3).
- •Hermosa Middle School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 12%).
- •Hermosa Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 25%).
- •Hermosa Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (100% vs 100.2%).
- •Zia Middle does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 17.8).
- •Hermosa Middle School is the larger school with 622 students compared with 616.
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 Middle School better than Zia Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hermosa Middle School ranks higher (23.8 vs 18.3 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 Middle School and Zia Middle?
About 514 km in a straight line, between Farmington and Las Cruces in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hermosa Middle School: 622. Zia Middle: 616. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hermosa Middle School and Zia Middle rank in New Mexico?
Hermosa Middle School is 40th of 138 and Zia Middle is 79th of 138 among middle schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).