Los Lunas Middle vs Peralta Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Los Lunas Middle
Los Lunas · Public middle · Grades 7–8
719 students
Peralta Elementary
Los Lunas · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
227 students
| Measure | Los Lunas Middle Los Lunas, New Mexico | Peralta Elementary Los Lunas, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #122 of 138 | #235 of 416 |
| National rank | #14885 of 15,369 | #44681 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 719 | 227 |
| Enrollment | 719 | 227 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.9% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 27% |
| city | Los Lunas | Los Lunas |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Peralta Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.3 vs 12.2).
- •Peralta Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 21%).
- •Peralta Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 29%).
- •Los Lunas Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.9% vs 100%).
- •Peralta Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 19.4).
- •Los Lunas Middle is the larger school with 719 students compared with 227.
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 Los Lunas Middle better than Peralta Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Peralta Elementary ranks higher (20.3 vs 12.2 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 Los Lunas Middle and Peralta Elementary?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Los Lunas and Los Lunas in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Los Lunas Middle: 719. Peralta Elementary: 227. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Los Lunas Middle and Peralta Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Los Lunas Middle is 122nd of 138 and Peralta Elementary is 235th of 416 among middle schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).