Route 66 Elementary vs South Mountain Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 8.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Route 66 Elementary
Moriarty · Public elementary · Grades K–5
278 students
South Mountain Elementary
Moriarty · Public elementary · Grades K–5
303 students
| Measure | Route 66 Elementary Moriarty, New Mexico | South Mountain Elementary Moriarty, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #140 of 416 | #63 of 416 |
| National rank | #39714 of 50,301 | #31619 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 278 | 303 |
| Enrollment | 278 | 303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| city | Moriarty | Moriarty |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Mountain Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.5 vs 28.2).
- •South Mountain Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •South Mountain Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Route 66 Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 99.7%).
- •Route 66 Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.7).
- •South Mountain Elementary is the larger school with 303 students compared with 278.
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 Route 66 Elementary better than South Mountain Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), South Mountain Elementary ranks higher (40.5 vs 28.2 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 Route 66 Elementary and South Mountain Elementary?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Moriarty and Moriarty in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Route 66 Elementary: 278. South Mountain Elementary: 303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Route 66 Elementary and South Mountain Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Route 66 Elementary is 140th of 416 and South Mountain Elementary is 63rd of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).