Lindsey-Steiner Elementary vs Portales High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lindsey-Steiner Elementary
Portales · Public middle · Grades 5–6
376 students
Portales High
Portales · Public high · Grades 9–12
754 students
| Measure | Lindsey-Steiner Elementary Portales, New Mexico | Portales High Portales, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #61 of 138 | #108 of 156 |
| National rank | #13772 of 15,369 | #16057 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 376 | 754 |
| Enrollment | 376 | 754 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 7% |
| city | Portales | Portales |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lindsey-Steiner Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.0 vs 15.0).
- •Lindsey-Steiner Elementary does better on math proficiency (18% vs 7%).
- •Portales High does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 32%).
- •Lindsey-Steiner Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.7).
- •Portales High is the larger school with 754 students compared with 376.
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 Lindsey-Steiner Elementary better than Portales High?
On the Success Index (US), Lindsey-Steiner Elementary ranks higher (20.0 vs 15.0 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 Lindsey-Steiner Elementary and Portales High?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Portales and Portales in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lindsey-Steiner Elementary: 376. Portales High: 754. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lindsey-Steiner Elementary and Portales High rank in New Mexico?
Lindsey-Steiner Elementary is 61st of 138 and Portales High is 108th of 156 among middle schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).