Melrose Elementary vs Sixth Street Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 469 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Melrose Elementary
Melrose · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
120 students
Sixth Street Elementary
Silver City · Public elementary · Grades K–K
123 students
| Measure | Melrose Elementary Melrose, New Mexico | Sixth Street Elementary Silver City, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #146 of 416 | #204 of 416 |
| National rank | #40092 of 50,301 | #43245 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–K |
| Students | 120 | 123 |
| Enrollment | 120 | 123 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | – |
| Math proficiency | 12% | – |
| city | Melrose | Silver City |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Melrose Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.5 vs 22.6).
- •Melrose Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.3% vs 100%).
- •Melrose Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.0 vs 13.7).
- •Sixth Street Elementary is the larger school with 123 students compared with 120.
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 Melrose Elementary better than Sixth Street Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Melrose Elementary ranks higher (27.5 vs 22.6 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 Melrose Elementary and Sixth Street Elementary?
About 469 km in a straight line, between Melrose and Silver City in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Melrose Elementary: 120. Sixth Street Elementary: 123. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Melrose Elementary and Sixth Street Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Melrose Elementary is 146th of 416 and Sixth Street Elementary is 204th of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).