La Academia Dolores Huerta vs Mesilla Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 613 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Academia Dolores Huerta
Las Cruces · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
Mesilla Park Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
311 students
| Measure | La Academia Dolores Huerta Las Cruces, New Mexico | Mesilla Park Elementary Las Cruces, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #162 of 416 |
| National rank | – | #40927 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | – | 311 |
| Enrollment | – | 311 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 100% |
| Students per teacher | – | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 32% |
| city | Las Cruces | Las Cruces |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mesilla Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 2.5%).
- •Mesilla Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •La Academia Dolores Huerta is a charter school while Mesilla Park Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 La Academia Dolores Huerta better than Mesilla Park 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 La Academia Dolores Huerta and Mesilla Park Elementary?
About 613 m in a straight line, between Las Cruces and Las Cruces in New Mexico.
How do La Academia Dolores Huerta and Mesilla Park Elementary rank in New Mexico?
La Academia Dolores Huerta is unranked and Mesilla Park Elementary is 162nd of 416 among middle schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).