Mills Elementary vs Taylor Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mills Elementary
Hobbs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
411 students
Taylor Elementary
Hobbs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
426 students
| Measure | Mills Elementary Hobbs, New Mexico | Taylor Elementary Hobbs, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #66 of 416 | #189 of 416 |
| National rank | #32766 of 50,301 | #42263 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 411 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 411 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.6% | 66.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 24% |
| city | Hobbs | Hobbs |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.8 vs 24.1).
- •Mills Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 24%).
- •Mills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 28%).
- •Mills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.6% vs 66.2%).
- •Taylor Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 18.7).
- •Taylor Elementary is the larger school with 426 students compared with 411.
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 Mills Elementary better than Taylor Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mills Elementary ranks higher (38.8 vs 24.1 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 Mills Elementary and Taylor Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Hobbs and Hobbs in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mills Elementary: 411. Taylor Elementary: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mills Elementary and Taylor Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Mills Elementary is 66th of 416 and Taylor Elementary is 189th of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).