Las Montanas Charter vs Valley View Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 680 m 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
Valley View Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
343 students
| Measure | Las Montanas Charter Las Cruces, New Mexico | Valley View Elementary Las Cruces, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #116 of 156 | #286 of 416 |
| National rank | #16177 of 16,910 | #46352 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 201 | 343 |
| Enrollment | 201 | 343 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 12% |
| city | Las Cruces | Las Cruces |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.5 vs 14.2).
- •Valley View Elementary does better on math proficiency (12% vs 2.5%).
- •Las Montanas Charter does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Valley View Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.7% vs 100%).
- •Valley View Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 12.6).
- •Valley View Elementary is the larger school with 343 students compared with 201.
- •Las Montanas Charter is a charter school while Valley View 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 Valley View Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Valley View Elementary ranks higher (17.5 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 Valley View Elementary?
About 680 m in a straight line, between Las Cruces and Las Cruces in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Las Montanas Charter: 201. Valley View Elementary: 343. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Las Montanas Charter and Valley View Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Las Montanas Charter is 116th of 156 and Valley View Elementary is 286th of 416 among high schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).