Highland Elementary vs Tierra Antigua Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 312 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
704 students
Tierra Antigua Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades K–5
696 students
| Measure | Highland Elementary Las Cruces, New Mexico | Tierra Antigua Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #179 of 416 | #86 of 416 |
| National rank | #41757 of 50,301 | #34846 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 704 | 696 |
| Enrollment | 704 | 696 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 47% |
| city | Las Cruces | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tierra Antigua Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.7 vs 24.9).
- •Tierra Antigua Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •Tierra Antigua Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 34%).
- •Tierra Antigua Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.9% vs 100%).
- •Tierra Antigua Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.4).
- •Highland Elementary is the larger school with 704 students compared with 696.
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 Highland Elementary better than Tierra Antigua Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Tierra Antigua Elementary ranks higher (35.7 vs 24.9 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 Highland Elementary and Tierra Antigua Elementary?
About 312 km in a straight line, between Las Cruces and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Elementary: 704. Tierra Antigua Elementary: 696. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Elementary and Tierra Antigua Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Highland Elementary is 179th of 416 and Tierra Antigua Elementary is 86th of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).