Katherine Gallegos Elementary vs Los Lunas 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.
Katherine Gallegos Elementary
Los Lunas · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
605 students
Los Lunas Middle
Los Lunas · Public middle · Grades 7–8
719 students
| Measure | Katherine Gallegos Elementary Los Lunas, New Mexico | Los Lunas Middle Los Lunas, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #108 of 416 | #122 of 138 |
| National rank | #36669 of 50,301 | #14885 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 605 | 719 |
| Enrollment | 605 | 719 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 21% |
| city | Los Lunas | Los Lunas |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Katherine Gallegos Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.9 vs 12.2).
- •Katherine Gallegos Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 21%).
- •Katherine Gallegos Elementary does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 29%).
- •Los Lunas Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.9% vs 100%).
- •Katherine Gallegos Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 19.4).
- •Los Lunas Middle is the larger school with 719 students compared with 605.
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 Katherine Gallegos Elementary better than Los Lunas Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Katherine Gallegos Elementary ranks higher (32.9 vs 12.2 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 Katherine Gallegos Elementary and Los Lunas Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Los Lunas and Los Lunas in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Katherine Gallegos Elementary: 605. Los Lunas Middle: 719. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Katherine Gallegos Elementary and Los Lunas Middle rank in New Mexico?
Katherine Gallegos Elementary is 108th of 416 and Los Lunas Middle is 122nd of 138 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).