Mac Arthur Elementary vs New America School - Las Cruces
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mac Arthur Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
335 students
New America School - Las Cruces
Las Cruces · Charter high · Grades 9–12
225 students
| Measure | Mac Arthur Elementary Las Cruces, New Mexico | New America School - Las Cruces Las Cruces, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #336 of 416 | #141 of 156 |
| National rank | #47645 of 50,301 | #16575 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 335 | 225 |
| Enrollment | 335 | 225 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 95.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 2.5% |
| city | Las Cruces | Las Cruces |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mac Arthur Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.0 vs 10.3).
- •Mac Arthur Elementary does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 2.5%).
- •New America School - Las Cruces does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •New America School - Las Cruces does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.1% vs 100%).
- •Mac Arthur Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 20.5).
- •Mac Arthur Elementary is the larger school with 335 students compared with 225.
- •Mac Arthur Elementary is a public school while New America School - Las Cruces is a charter 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 Mac Arthur Elementary better than New America School - Las Cruces?
On the Success Index (US), Mac Arthur Elementary ranks higher (15.0 vs 10.3 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 Mac Arthur Elementary and New America School - Las Cruces?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Las Cruces and Las Cruces in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mac Arthur Elementary: 335. New America School - Las Cruces: 225. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mac Arthur Elementary and New America School - Las Cruces rank in New Mexico?
Mac Arthur Elementary is 336th of 416 and New America School - Las Cruces is 141st of 156 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).