Union Elementary vs West Las Vegas High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Union Elementary
Las Vegas · Public middle · Grades 5–5
90 students
West Las Vegas High School
Las Vegas · Public high · Grades 9–12
442 students
| Measure | Union Elementary Las Vegas, New Mexico | West Las Vegas High School Las Vegas, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #55 of 138 | #119 of 156 |
| National rank | #13597 of 15,369 | #16217 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 90 | 442 |
| Enrollment | 90 | 442 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 2% |
| 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 14.0).
- •Union Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 2%).
- •Union Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •West Las Vegas High School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.0).
- •West Las Vegas High School is the larger school with 442 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 Union Elementary better than West Las Vegas High School?
On the Success Index (US), Union Elementary ranks higher (21.1 vs 14.0 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 Union Elementary and West Las Vegas High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Las Vegas and Las Vegas in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Union Elementary: 90. West Las Vegas High School: 442. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Union Elementary and West Las Vegas High School rank in New Mexico?
Union Elementary is 55th of 138 and West Las Vegas High School is 119th of 156 among middle schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).