La Merced Elementary vs Moriarty Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 72 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Merced Elementary
Belen · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
463 students
Moriarty Elementary
Moriarty · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
464 students
| Measure | La Merced Elementary Belen, New Mexico | Moriarty Elementary Moriarty, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #272 of 416 | #252 of 416 |
| National rank | #45922 of 50,301 | #45239 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 463 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 463 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 26% |
| city | Belen | Moriarty |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Moriarty Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.4 vs 18.3).
- •La Merced Elementary does better on math proficiency (29% vs 26%).
- •La Merced Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 29%).
- •Moriarty Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.8% vs 100%).
- •Moriarty Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.0).
- •Moriarty Elementary is the larger school with 464 students compared with 463.
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 Merced Elementary better than Moriarty Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Moriarty Elementary ranks higher (19.4 vs 18.3 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 La Merced Elementary and Moriarty Elementary?
About 72 km in a straight line, between Belen and Moriarty in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Merced Elementary: 463. Moriarty Elementary: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Merced Elementary and Moriarty Elementary rank in New Mexico?
La Merced Elementary is 272nd of 416 and Moriarty Elementary is 252nd of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).