Memorial Middle vs Union Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Mexico, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Memorial Middle
Las Vegas · Public middle · Grades 7–8
167 students
Union Elementary
Las Vegas · Public middle · Grades 5–5
90 students
| Measure | Memorial Middle Las Vegas, New Mexico | Union Elementary Las Vegas, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #96 of 138 | #55 of 138 |
| National rank | #14514 of 15,369 | #13597 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–5 |
| Students | 167 | 90 |
| Enrollment | 167 | 90 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 22% |
| city | Las Vegas | Las Vegas |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.1 vs 15.4).
- •Union Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 15%).
- •Union Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 24%).
- •Memorial Middle does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 15.0).
- •Memorial Middle is the larger school with 167 students compared with 90.
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 Memorial Middle better than Union Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Union Elementary ranks higher (21.1 vs 15.4 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 Memorial Middle and Union Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Las Vegas and Las Vegas in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Memorial Middle: 167. Union Elementary: 90. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Memorial Middle and Union Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Memorial Middle is 96th of 138 and Union Elementary is 55th of 138 among middle schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).