Ruidoso Middle vs White Mountain Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ruidoso Middle
Ruidoso · Public middle · Grades 6–8
373 students
White Mountain Elementary
Ruidoso · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
374 students
| Measure | Ruidoso Middle Ruidoso, New Mexico | White Mountain Elementary Ruidoso, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #20 of 138 | #260 of 416 |
| National rank | #11735 of 15,369 | #45567 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 373 | 374 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 374 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 27% |
| city | Ruidoso | Ruidoso |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ruidoso Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.0 vs 18.9).
- •White Mountain Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 21%).
- •Ruidoso Middle does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 29%).
- •Ruidoso Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.7% vs 100%).
- •Ruidoso Middle does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.4).
- •White Mountain Elementary is the larger school with 374 students compared with 373.
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 Ruidoso Middle better than White Mountain Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ruidoso Middle ranks higher (31.0 vs 18.9 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 Ruidoso Middle and White Mountain Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Ruidoso and Ruidoso in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ruidoso Middle: 373. White Mountain Elementary: 374. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ruidoso Middle and White Mountain Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Ruidoso Middle is 20th of 138 and White Mountain Elementary is 260th of 416 among middle schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).