Las Montanas Charter vs University Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Las Montanas Charter
Las Cruces · Charter high · Grades 9–12
201 students
University Hills Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
363 students
| Measure | Las Montanas Charter Las Cruces, New Mexico | University Hills Elementary Las Cruces, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #116 of 156 | #201 of 416 |
| National rank | #16177 of 16,910 | #43044 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 201 | 363 |
| Enrollment | 201 | 363 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 27% |
| city | Las Cruces | Las Cruces |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •University Hills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.9 vs 14.2).
- •University Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 2.5%).
- •University Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.6).
- •University Hills Elementary is the larger school with 363 students compared with 201.
- •Las Montanas Charter is a charter school while University Hills 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 Las Montanas Charter better than University Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), University Hills Elementary ranks higher (22.9 vs 14.2 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 Las Montanas Charter and University Hills Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Las Cruces and Las Cruces in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Las Montanas Charter: 201. University Hills Elementary: 363. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Las Montanas Charter and University Hills Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Las Montanas Charter is 116th of 156 and University Hills Elementary is 201st of 416 among high schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).