Kirtland Middle vs Ruidoso Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Mexico, United States, 450 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kirtland Middle
Kirtland · Public middle · Grades 7–8
372 students
Ruidoso Middle
Ruidoso · Public middle · Grades 6–8
373 students
| Measure | Kirtland Middle Kirtland, New Mexico | Ruidoso Middle Ruidoso, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #39 of 138 | #20 of 138 |
| National rank | #12968 of 15,369 | #11735 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 372 | 373 |
| Enrollment | 372 | 373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 21% |
| city | Kirtland | Ruidoso |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ruidoso Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.0 vs 24.4).
- •Ruidoso Middle does better on math proficiency (21% vs 13%).
- •Ruidoso Middle does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 42%).
- •Ruidoso Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.7% vs 100%).
- •Ruidoso Middle does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.8).
- •Ruidoso Middle is the larger school with 373 students compared with 372.
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 Kirtland Middle better than Ruidoso Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Ruidoso Middle ranks higher (31.0 vs 24.4 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 Kirtland Middle and Ruidoso Middle?
About 450 km in a straight line, between Kirtland and Ruidoso in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kirtland Middle: 372. Ruidoso Middle: 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kirtland Middle and Ruidoso Middle rank in New Mexico?
Kirtland Middle is 39th of 138 and Ruidoso Middle is 20th of 138 among middle schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).