La Academia Dolores Huerta vs Zia Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.3 km 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
Zia Middle
Las Cruces · Public middle · Grades 6–8
616 students
| Measure | La Academia Dolores Huerta Las Cruces, New Mexico | Zia Middle Las Cruces, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #79 of 138 |
| National rank | – | #14064 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | – | 616 |
| Enrollment | – | 616 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 100.2% |
| Students per teacher | – | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 12% |
| city | Las Cruces | Las Cruces |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Zia Middle does better on math proficiency (12% vs 2.5%).
- •Zia Middle does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 17%).
- •La Academia Dolores Huerta is a charter school while Zia Middle 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 Zia Middle?
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 Zia Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Las Cruces and Las Cruces in New Mexico.
How do La Academia Dolores Huerta and Zia Middle rank in New Mexico?
La Academia Dolores Huerta is unranked and Zia Middle is 79th of 138 among middle schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).