Van Buren Middle vs West Las Vegas Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Mexico, United States, 135 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Van Buren Middle
Albuquerque · Public middle · Grades 6–8
344 students
West Las Vegas Middle School
Las Vegas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
345 students
| Measure | Van Buren Middle Albuquerque, New Mexico | West Las Vegas Middle School Las Vegas, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #113 of 138 | #137 of 138 |
| National rank | #14776 of 15,369 | #15260 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 344 | 345 |
| Enrollment | 344 | 345 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 8% |
| city | Albuquerque | Las Vegas |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Van Buren Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.4 vs 7.3).
- •West Las Vegas Middle School does better on math proficiency (8% vs 6%).
- •West Las Vegas Middle School does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 15%).
- •Van Buren Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.3% vs 100%).
- •Van Buren Middle does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 17.3).
- •West Las Vegas Middle School is the larger school with 345 students compared with 344.
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 Van Buren Middle better than West Las Vegas Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Van Buren Middle ranks higher (13.4 vs 7.3 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 Van Buren Middle and West Las Vegas Middle School?
About 135 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Las Vegas in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Van Buren Middle: 344. West Las Vegas Middle School: 345. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Van Buren Middle and West Las Vegas Middle School rank in New Mexico?
Van Buren Middle is 113th of 138 and West Las Vegas Middle School is 137th of 138 among middle schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).